dogearedとは 意味・読み方・使い方

形容詞

dogeared ‎(comparative more dogeared, superlative most dogeared)

1. (US, of a book) Having many pages with corners that have been folded down, usually a sign of heavy use.

   1986 Official Price Guide to Old Books & Autographs, House of Collectibles: New York. 7th edition, p59:

   • 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."

別の表記

• dog-eared