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thirdhand

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third·hand  (thûrdhnd)
adj.
1. Acquired from or through two intermediate sources: a thirdhand report.
2.
a. Previously used by two other owners.
b. Dealing in merchandise previously used by two other owners.
thirdhand adv.
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Adj.1.thirdhand - derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps; "a thirdhand report"
secondary - being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate; "the stone will be hauled to a secondary crusher"; "a secondary source"; "a secondary issue"; "secondary streams"
Adv.1.thirdhand - by doubly indirect means; "I got the news thirdhand"


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