thirdhand — Diccionario de inglés

Adjetivo

1. Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.

   Ejemplos

   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.

   Más ejemplos (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.

Adverbio

1. By two intermediates.

   Palabras relacionadas

   firsthandsecondhand

Adjetivo

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

   Ejemplos

   a thirdhand report

Adverbio

1. by doubly indirect means

   Ejemplos

   I got the news thirdhand