thirdhand

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Definition of thirdhand

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.

“Considering that we had heard of one another in a rather third-hand manner, I was surprised at the warmth and energy with which he received me.”
“Harare, the capital, was abuzz on Tuesday with such so-called insider accounts, each one undoubtedly taking new plot twists as they went from secondhand to thirdhand and further on.”

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adj

Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.

“Considering that we had heard of one another in a rather third-hand manner, I was surprised at the warmth and energy with which he received me.”
“Harare, the capital, was abuzz on Tuesday with such so-called insider accounts, each one undoubtedly taking new plot twists as they went from secondhand to thirdhand and further on.”
Having had two previous owners.

adv

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From third + hand.

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