Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dog eared

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.84 in modern English

Syllables: dog eared
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative spelling of dog-eared.

Example Sentences

"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.""

Questions

What does dog eared mean?: Alternative spelling of dog-eared.

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