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Jolly Roger

Syllabification: (Jol·ly Rog·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈjälē ˈräjər/

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Definition of Jolly Roger

noun

  • a pirate’s flag with a white skull and crossbones on a black background.

Origin:

early 18th century: apparently from jolly1 + the male given name Roger, possibly in the old dialect sense 'the Devil'

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