thirdhand — Dizionario inglese

Aggettivo

1. Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.

   Esempi

   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.

   Altri esempi (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.

Avverbio

1. By two intermediates.

   Parole correlate

   firsthandsecondhand

Aggettivo

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

   Esempi

   a thirdhand report

Avverbio

1. by doubly indirect means

   Esempi

   I got the news thirdhand