The term “Jolly Roger” has unclear origins
Some say “Jolly Roger” came from the French jolie rouge (pretty red), referring to red flags. Others think it’s an old English term for the devil. Either way, the name stuck, and the skull and crossbones became the icon of piracy.
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Feli 4 month s ago
#1 Shocker!!! Pirates steal stuff? No way!
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Mellie 4 month s ago
7 "women could (secretly) live as equals, so long as they weren’t discovered." So same as anywhere else?
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Tamzine 4 month s ago
Mellie,
yes, you are right, but this isn't even true. Both women named in the post were discovered and were still part of the crew
yes, you are right, but this isn't even true. Both women named in the post were discovered and were still part of the crew
yes, you are right, but this isn't even true. Both women named in the post were discovered and were still part of the crew