BLACK FLAGS
\blˈak flˈaɡz], \blˈak flˈaɡz], \b_l_ˈa_k f_l_ˈa_ɡ_z]\
Definitions of BLACK FLAGS
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An organization composed originally of Chinese rebels that had been driven into Tonkin by the suppression of the Taiping rebellion, but later increased by bands of pirates and adventurers. It took a prominent part in fighting the French during their hostilities with Anam, 1873-85.
By Oddity Software
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An organization composed originally of Chinese rebels that had been driven into Tonkin by the suppression of the Taiping rebellion, but later increased by bands of pirates and adventurers. It took a prominent part in fighting the French during their hostilities with Anam, 1873-85.
By Noah Webster.
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