Thirdhand
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Thirdhand is an adjective meaning Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.
Meaning
Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.
More Meanings
- Having had two previous owners.
- By two intermediates.
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Word Forms
- third-hand
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include third hand, intermediary, mediary, intertransmission, intersource, second-order.
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