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dog eared en · ADJ

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of dog-eared.
    alt of dog-eared
    • Originally used of the corners of pages that have become ragged through creasing, "dog eared" is now applied to any pages that have the appearance of heavy use. […] The term is confined mainly to American catalogues; the British prefer "frayed." 1986, Official Price Guide to Old Books & Autographs, 7th edition, New York: House of Collectibles, page 59: