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PRONUNCIATION OF JOLLY ROGER

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JOLLY ROGER

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Jolly Roger is a noun.
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WHAT DOES JOLLY ROGER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Jolly Roger

The Jolly Roger is any of various flags flown to identify a ship's crew as pirates that were about to attack. The flag most commonly identified as the Jolly Roger today is the skull and crossbones, a flag consisting of a human skull above two long bones set in an x-mark arrangement, most usually depicted crossing each other directly under the skull, on a black field. This design was used by several pirates, including Captains "Black Sam" Bellamy, Edward England, and John Taylor. Some Jolly Roger flags also include an hourglass, another common symbol representing death in 17th- and 18th-century Europe. Despite the prominence of flags with art in popular culture, plain black flags with no art were often employed by most pirates in the 17th–18th century. Historically, the flag was flown to frighten pirates' victims into surrendering without a fight, since it conveyed the message that the attackers were outlaws who would not consider themselves bound by the usual rules of engagement—and might, therefore, slaughter those they defeated. The same message was sometimes conveyed by a red flag, as discussed below.

Definition of Jolly Roger in the English dictionary

The definition of Jolly Roger in the dictionary is the traditional pirate flag, consisting of a white skull and crossbones on a black field.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JOLLY ROGER

Jolliet
jollification
jollified
jollify
jollily
jolliment
jolliness
jolling
jollities
jollity
jollop
jolly
jolly boat
Jolly Jumper
jollyer
Jolo
Jolson

WORDS THAT END LIKE JOLLY ROGER

astrologer
booger
campanologer
cataloger
chronologer
dialoger
gastrologer
geologer
horologer
mythologer
philologer
roger
slockdologer
socdologer
sockdologer
sogdologer
theologer

Synonyms and antonyms of Jolly Roger in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Jolly Roger» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JOLLY ROGER

Find out the translation of Jolly Roger to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Jolly Roger from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Jolly Roger» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

海盗旗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Jolly Roger
570 millions of speakers

English

Jolly Roger
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जॉली रोजर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جولي روجر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Веселый Роджер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Jolly Roger
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জলি রজার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pavillon noir
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jolly Roger
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Piratenflagge
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

海賊旗
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

졸리 로저
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jolly Roger
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Jolly Roger
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜாலி ரோஜர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अतिशय रॉजर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

korsan bayrağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Jolly Roger
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Jolly Roger
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

веселий Роджер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Jolly Roger
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Jolly Roger
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Jolly Roger
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Jolly Roger
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Jolly Roger
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Jolly Roger

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JOLLY ROGER»

The term «Jolly Roger» is regularly used and occupies the 56.055 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JOLLY ROGER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Jolly Roger

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JOLLY ROGER»

Discover the use of Jolly Roger in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Jolly Roger and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Roger, the Jolly Pirate
Roger is too jolly to be a pirate.
Brett Helquist, 2007
2
Life Under the Jolly Roger: Reflections on Golden Age Piracy
LIFE UNDER THE JOLLY ROGER examines the political and cultural significance of these nomadic outlaws by relating historical accounts to a wide range of theoretical concepts - ranging from Marshall Sahlins and Pierre Clastres to Nietzche.
Gabriel Kuhn, 2009
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The Not-So-Jolly Roger #2
Everyone’s favorite time-travelers are changing their style! The Time Warp Trio series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszka’s wacky brand of humor.
Jon Scieszka, 2004
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Jolly Roger
Fascinating study of the pirates of the 17th and 18th centuries examines the lives and deeds of Henry Morgan, Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, Anne Bonney, and others, finding the lore about these maritime marauders largely overblown.
Patrick Pringle, 2012
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Under the Jolly Roger: Being an Account of the Further ...
After leaving the Lawson Peabody School for Young Girls in Boston--under dire circumstances, of course--Jacky Faber boards a whaling ship bound for London, where she hopes to find her beloved Jaimy.
L. A. Meyer, 2007
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Women pirates and the politics of the Jolly Roger
Written with passion and humor, but without romanticizing, or ignoring the unsavory side, a book that turns history on its head.
Ulrike Klausmann, Marion Meinzerin, Gabriel Kuhn, 1997
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Jolly Roger, the Pirate
Jolly Roger the pirate has fallen asleep and the other pirates have hidden some of his things.
Beverley Randell, 1996
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The Anarchist Cookbook
Says the author" "This book... is not written for the members of fringe political groups, such as the Weatherman, or The Minutemen. Those radical groups don't need this book. They already know everything that's in here.
William Powell, 2012
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Jolly Roger With an Uzi: The Rise and Threat of Modern Piracy
To curtail the crime, the authors suggest U.S. policy reforms, new roles for government agencies and military and maritime enforcement units, and a redefinition of jurisdictions."--BOOK JACKET.
Jack A. Gottschalk, Brian P. Flanagan, 2000
10
Jolly Roger and the Treasure
The character, Jolly Roger the pirate, was first met in PM Library Yellow Level. Jolly Roger has trouble with his hat, again. However, this time it leads him to the treasure first.
Beverley Randell, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JOLLY ROGER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Jolly Roger is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Peter Pan' takes flight at Rivertown with a spectacular production …
Among the wildly funny crew of the Jolly Roger, Gary Rucker shows classic comic timing as the toadying Smee. Other supporting performances ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
2
Pittsburgh Pirates Fall To Milwaukee Brewers In Series Opener
The crew of the Jolly Roger left three runners in scoring position with two out, and stranded a total of five base runners. With the defeat, the ... «City of Champions, Jul 15»
3
Know your placement — and other table manners - FT.com
But nobody really knows the etymology of “Susan”. I accept the name just as I accept others like “Jolly Roger” or “Jim Dandy” or “Peeping Tom”. «Financial Times, Jul 15»
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This week in OC: July 17-23, 2015
Finally, don't forget to mark your calendars for Jolly Roger Day on August 1. Tickets are one sale now for $25 ($30 at the door) and include ... «Ocean City Today, Jul 15»
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Pirates invade the Harbour City for Bathtub race
Be sure to bring your camera to grab a photo at the Jolly Roger photo stop, or make a pirate walk the plank at a dunk tank," said Vinet. Harbour ... «Nanaimo Daily News, Jul 15»
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Thomson: Energy strategy prompts sabre rattling at premiers summit
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — He should have arrived with a cutlass in hand and maybe a parrot on his shoulder. Flying the Jolly Roger would have been ... «Edmonton Journal, Jul 15»
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An Important Conversation About the Second Half Major League …
So we should all root for the Pirates? Raise the Jolly Roger! Even with Josh Harrison on the disabled list, the Pirates are rolling into the second ... «The Big Lead, Jul 15»
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Norby: Disney Double Standard Cheapens American Dream
... the Inn of Tomorrow's flashing lights and space-age design, the spinning globe at the Jolly Roger Inn, the sputnik-like orb at the Satellite Cafe ... «VoiceofOC, Jul 15»
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Officer's Choice maker buys Telangana spirit firm Shasta Bio Fuels …
... Grain Vodka, Wodka Gorbatschow (Germany's No. 1 Vodka), Jolly Roger Premium Rum, Lord & Master Brandy and Kyron Premium Brandy. «Financial Express, Jul 15»
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New Trailer For Hugh Jackman's Pan Doesn't Peter Out
Also aboard the good ship Jolly Roger are Amanda Seyfried, Cara Delevingne, Paul Kaye, Nonso Anozie, Adeel Akhtar and Kathy Burke. «Rapid News Network, Jul 15»

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