thirdhand
Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.
Adjective
- 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. - 1983 August 13, Michael Ross, “Our Common Bond: Gay Men in East Germany”,...
- 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. - 2008 April 2, The New York Times,...
- Having had two previous owners.
Origin
From third + hand.
Forms
Adverb
- By two intermediates.