Jolly Roger
noun
Jol·ly Rog·er ˈjä-lē-ˈrä-jər 
: a black flag with a white skull and crossbones formerly used by pirates as their ensign
Word History
Etymology
probably from jolly entry 1 + the name Roger
First Known Use
circa 1785, in the meaning defined above
Jolly Roger
noun
as in white flag
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- white flag
- union jack
- black flag
- tricolor
- gonfalon
- bunting
- semaphore
- waft
- burgee
- banderol
- guidon
- standard
- banner
- pennon
- pendent
- pennant
- flag
- colors
- streamer
- signaler
- banderole
- ensign
- crest
- insignia
- pendant
- signaller
- badge
- jack
- coat of arms
