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third·hand (thûrd

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adj.

1. Acquired from or through two intermediate sources: a thirdhand report.

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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