Jolly Roger

noun

Jol·ly Rog·er ˈjä-lē-ˈrä-jər

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: a black flag with a white skull and crossbones formerly used by pirates as their ensign

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Etymology

probably from jolly entry 1 + the name Roger

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circa 1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Jolly Roger was circa 1785

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Jolly Roger

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Jol·ly Rog·er ˌjäl-ē-ˈräj-ər

: a black flag with a white skull and crossbones formerly used by pirates

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