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Jolly Roger
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Jol·ly Rog·er  (jl rjr)
n.
A black flag bearing the emblematic white skull and crossbones of a pirate ship.
[Origin unknown.]
Jolly Roger
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) the traditional pirate flag, consisting of a white skull and crossbones on a black field
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Jolly RogerJolly Roger - a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship
black flag, pirate flag, blackjack
flag - emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
skull and crossbones - emblem warning of danger or death


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After bidding farewell to their beloved F-14B Tomcats in January, the Strike Fighter Squadron 103 Jolly Rogers have now completed their transition to the F/A-18F Super Hornet, receiving their safe-for-flight accreditation in July.
Jolly Rogers take to the skies in the Super Hornet by Koop, Matt / Naval Aviation News
On 26 January the last two Jolly Rogers Tomcats touched down at Davis Monthan AFB, Ariz.
Jolly Rogers farewell the Tomcat by Lewis, Brandy / Naval Aviation News
The Jolly Rogers of Fighter Squadron (VF) 103 at NAS Oceana, Va.
VF-103: the Jolly Rogers live on by Llinares, Rick / Naval Aviation News
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