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THIRDHAND

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps

Example:

a thirdhand report

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

secondary (being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate)

 II. (adverb) 

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Meaning:

By doubly indirect means

Example:

I got the news thirdhand

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

thirdhand (derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps)

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