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That symbol is usually associated with a pirate flag.
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What is the technical term of the black flag featuring the skull and crossbones that has become inextricaby link with pirate lore?
jolly rogers
What is on a pirate flag?
A pirate flag, also known as a Jolly Roger, typically consists of a white skull and crossbones symbol on a black background. The skull represents death, while the crossbones symbolize danger or warning. The flag was used by pirates to intimidate their enemies and signify their identity as outlaws of the sea.
What is the jolly roger?
A jolly roger is a pirate flag. Jolly Roger can be perfectly seen on pirate flags having a white skull and crossbones on a black background. A Jolly Rancher is a type of sweet, sticky candy.
What design is on a pirate's flag?
Skull and crossbones
What was Captain Kidd's pirate's flag?
It was a skull and crossbones.
What is an alternative name for the jolly roger flag?
The skull and crossbones.
What is the name of the pirate's flag showing the skull and crossbones?
The Jolly Roger or the Death Flag.
What is the technical term for the black flag featuring the skull and cross bone?
The Jolly Roger
What is the name of the skull and crossbones?
pirate flag or sign.Another answer:"Jolly Roger."
What is the name of the flag with a skull and crossbones?
Jolly roger
What is the term for the black flag with skulls and crossbones?
If you mean of pirate lore, it is known as the Jolly Rodger.While a pirate crew would fly the black flag to intimidate a potential ship it intended to attack, it was not the only flag used. A crew would first fly the skull and crossbones on a black background so the other ship would be intimidated, if the other ship didn't surrender the crew would lower the black flag and raise a red flag with a skull and cross bones or whatever symbol the ships crew used as a Jolly Rodger. The red flag showed the crew the time for surrender was over and now everyone on the ship would be killed. Pirates did not take prisoners nor did they spare those people that didn't surrender the first offer.
Where did the skull and crossbones flag originate?
The actual origin of the skull and crossbones flag, also known as the "Jolly Roger" has been lost. However, it was used by pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries. Known flyers of the jolly roger included Captains, Edward England, Black Sam Bellamy, and John Taylor. The flag served as a pirate identifier, giving warning of impending siege.
