"shelf-worn" meaning in English

See shelf-worn in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more shelf-worn [comparative], most shelf-worn [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} shelf-worn (comparative more shelf-worn, superlative most shelf-worn)
  1. Of a book etc.: exhibiting superficial damage from having been repeatedly removed from and replaced on a shelf.
    Sense id: en-shelf-worn-en-adj-nGHYUwwY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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        "Of a book etc.: exhibiting superficial damage from having been repeatedly removed from and replaced on a shelf."
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    },
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