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Definition of Skull and crossbones
1. Noun. Emblem warning of danger or death.
Definition of Skull and crossbones
1. Noun. An outline of a human skull and two crossed bones; a symbol of death traditionally used on the Jolly Roger, but now used as a warning on poisons. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Skull And Crossbones
Literary usage of Skull and crossbones
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland by Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (1905)
"A few of the many that were clean bore ordinary " skull and crossbones,' but I
noticed none with tools. Probably of early date is the slab, 4J feet long, ..."
2. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland by Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (1905)
"A few of the many that were clean bore ordinary " skull and crossbones,' but I
noticed none with tools. Probably of early date is the slab, 44 feet long, ..."
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