thirdhand — Dicionário de inglês

Adjetivo

1. Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.

   Exemplos

   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.

   Mais exemplos (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.

Advérbio

1. By two intermediates.

   Palavras relacionadas

   firsthandsecondhand

Adjetivo

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

   Exemplos

   a thirdhand report

Advérbio

1. by doubly indirect means

   Exemplos

   I got the news thirdhand