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dog-eared
To be folded in a manner like the ear of certain dogs. It implies the page was purposely folded to mark the page:

By thumbing to the dog-eared pages, she quickly found the items in the catalog she wanted to order.

To be bent or slightly ragged in appearance in a manner like the ear of certain dogs. It implies that the page has been read a lot, but could be a sign of mistreatment:

The pages in his favorite book were dog-eared from years of reading it at bedtime.

A book or piece of paper that is dog-eared has been used so much that the corners of the pages are turned down or torn. dog-eared copies of ancient history books. dog-eared books or papers have been used so much that the corners are turned over or torn
a bit run down"-Clifton Fadiman; "an old book with dog-eared pages
worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down; "a somewhat dog-eared duke
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