adj
Meaning 1
Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
thirdhand
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rhymes with -ænd
adj
Meaning 2
Having had two previous owners.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adv
Meaning 3
By two intermediates.
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a thirdhand report
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adverb
Meaning 5
by doubly indirect means
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- I got the news thirdhand
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History
Etymology
From third + hand.