pirate flag

Noun
Synonyms: black flagpirate flagJolly Rogerblackjack

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate shipSynonyms: black flagpirate flagJolly Rogerblackjack
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Roger \Rog"er\, n. [From a proper name Roger.] A black flag with white skull and crossbones, formerly used by pirates; -- called also Jolly Roger and pirate flag. [Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC]
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