dog-eared

Meaning

Adjective

Bent or slightly ragged in appearance, especially due to having been read many times.
Having the corner folded over, as a sort of bookmark.

Origin

From dog-ear + -ed, due to the similarity of appearance to the ears of certain dogs.

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