dog-eared
Americanadjective
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having dog-ears
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shabby or worn
Etymology
Origin of dog-eared
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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Dog-eared books on Picasso, Dürer and Rembrandt lie open on the studio floor.
From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2023
Dog-eared newspaper clippings glued to index cards; sauce-stained, smudged and smeared recipes; magazine clippings; and even old buttons and clips were found.
From Washington Post • Jul. 5, 2021
Dog-eared and well-played, more than 1,000 copies of the Beatles' iconic White Album are about to feature in an intriguing exhibition - reflecting the unique history of each record.
From BBC • Aug. 14, 2014
Dog-eared high streets, with their disparate owners, found it hard to compete with giant out-of-town shopping centres, with car parks the size of football pitches, and a single developer with a coherent vision.
From The Guardian • Jan. 20, 2013
Dog-eared books Are a certain sign to me That the girl must careless be.
From Gems Gathered in Haste A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools by Anonymous
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