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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.
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What do skull and crossbones represent in medicine?
A skull and crossbones represents poison in medicine.
What is the skull and crossbones on a pirate ship called?
The Jolly Roger.
Should Christians wear skull and crossbones?
No christians should not wear , the skull and crossbones as they are the sign of the pirates. robbers at sea.
What does a Sword stabbing a skull and crossbones mean?
Alritey then, a sword thru a skull and crossbones can mean a lot of different things, but let's take them in order. 1. Definitely it could be a PIRATE thing, many pirates made up their own flags with their favorite icons on them....They were almost always put on a black background because a black flag was a sign of 'NO QUARTER'... 2. With the sword going thru the skull and crossbones it could be a sign of anti-pirates.....pirate hunters were known to chase down the criminals for the reward.... 3. the first and last definition of the skull and crossbones is 'DANGER' and of course, 'POISON'......In ancient times a cross roads might be marked with a skull and cross bones to let travelers be wary of hiwaymen, pirates on the land. 4. It just might be a really nifty design that somebody likes.. Hope this helps................B
Skull and crossbones in Call of Duty?
if your talking about the white ones that pop up on multi-player; it means one of your teammates has died where the skull and cross bones has appeared, it shown through walls and can be seen across the map
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 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.
Black flag featuring the skull and crossbones?
That symbol is usually associated with a pirate flag.
What is the name of the pirate's flag showing the skull and crossbones?
The Jolly Roger or the Death Flag.
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 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 do skull and crossbones represent in medicine?
A skull and crossbones represents poison in medicine.
Who had the skull and cross bone flag?
Pirates are most famously associated with the skull and crossbones flag, also known as the Jolly Roger. This flag would often be hoisted to strike fear into their victims as they approached.
Was there a ship named Jolly Roger?
I think the Jolly Roger is the Pirates Flag, the Skull & Crossbones..... Ahhharrrr me hearties !
