noun Etymology: probably from 1jolly + the name Roger Date: circa 1785 a black flag with a white skull and crossbones formerly used by pirates as their ensign
JOLLY ROGER
Meaning of JOLLY ROGER in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012