dog-ear (dôg'îr', dŏg'-)
n.
A turned-down corner of a page in a book.

tr.v., -eared, -ear·ing, -ears.

1. To turn down the corner of (the page of a book).
2. To make worn or shabby from overuse.

dog-eared dog'-eared' adj.

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