thirdhand — Englisches Wörterbuch

Adjektiv

1. Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.

   Beispiele

   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.

   Weitere Beispiele (1)

   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.

2. Having had two previous owners.

Adverb

1. By two intermediates.

   Verwandte Wörter

   firsthandsecondhand

Adjektiv

1. derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps

   Beispiele

   a thirdhand report

Adverb

1. by doubly indirect means

   Beispiele

   I got the news thirdhand