'pirate flag' definitions:

Definition of 'pirate flag'

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noun
A flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship [syn: black flag, pirate flag, Jolly Roger, blackjack]

Definition of 'pirate flag'

From: 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]