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crossbones

[ kraws-bohnz, kros- ]

plural noun

  1. a representation of two bones placed crosswise, usually below a skull, to symbolize death.


crossbones

/ ˈɒˌəʊԳ /

plural noun

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of crossbones1

First recorded in 1790–1800; cross- + bone + -s 3
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A vehement nonsmoker, he kept in his office a cigarette box adorned with a skull and crossbones, to demonstrate their danger.

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The next day, Mr. Ihnat published a message on Facebook that included emojis representing a skull and crossbones, three planes, and a picture of a Patriot system.

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A skull and crossbones and the phrase “MAKE WAR NOT PEACE” in English were also painted on the exterior.

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Printed on delicate yellow paper that was almost translucent, “The Americana Treasure Map” was decorated with drawings of galleons, pirates and a compass rose embellished with a skull and crossbones.

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On a black banner emblazoned with a skull and crossbones was an anti-L.G.B.T.Q. message in English and Hungarian: “Mr. Pressman, don’t terrorize Hungary with your cult of death.”

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