Meaning & use
Jolly Roger
The traditional black flag bearing a white skull and crossbones flown by pirate ships.
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The pirate crew raised the Jolly Roger as they approached the merchant vessel.
Children at the party wore eye patches and waved a small Jolly Roger flag.
A note on using this word
Capitalized as a proper noun; the exact origin of the name is still debated among historians.
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