dog eared

See also: dogeared and dog-eared

English[edit]

Alternative spelling of dog-eared
- 1986, Official Price Guide to Old Books & Autographs, 7th edition, New York: House of Collectibles, page 59:
  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."