Usually means: Frequently handled, worn from use.
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  1. well-thumbed, well-thumbed: Collins English Dictionary
  2. well-thumbed: Wordnik
  3. well-thumbed: Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
  4. well-thumbed: Wiktionary
  5. well-thumbed: TheFreeDictionary.com

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▸ adjective:  Of a book, etc.: showing signs of frequent or heavy use; worn; well used.

Similar:
well-worn, worn-in, shelf-worn, shelfworn, worn out, worn-out, timeworn, dog-eared, worn, well-beaten, more...

Opposite:
pristine, untouched, immaculate, unspoiled

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Similar:
well-worn, worn-in, shelf-worn, shelfworn, worn out, worn-out, timeworn, dog-eared, worn, well-beaten, more...

Opposite:
pristine, untouched, immaculate, unspoiled



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