First Known Use: circa 1785
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Jolly Roger
noun Jol·ly Rog·er \ˈjä-lē-ˈrä-jər\
Definition of JOLLY ROGER
: a black flag with a white skull and crossbones formerly used by pirates as their ensign
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Origin of JOLLY ROGER
probably from 1jolly + the name Roger
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