THIRDHAND

thirdhand

(adjective) derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps; “a thirdhand report”

thirdhand

(adverb) by doubly indirect means; “I got the news thirdhand”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

thirdhand (comparative more thirdhand, superlative most thirdhand)

Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.

Having had two previous owners.

Adverb

thirdhand (comparative more thirdhand, superlative most thirdhand)

By two intermediates.

Source: Wiktionary



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