Thirdhand

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  • adjective. Acquired from or through two intermediate sources.
  • adjective. undefined
  • adjective. Previously used by two other owners.
  • adjective. Dealing in merchandise previously used by two other owners.
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  • adjective. Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.
  • adjective. Having had two previous owners.
  • adverb. By two intermediates.
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  • adjective. derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps
  • adverb. by doubly indirect means
  • Word Usage
    "The heavily redacted text, however, refers to thirdhand information from a source who claimed Monroe's ex-husband, baseball great Joe DiMaggio, offered $25,000 in 1965 for a film that someone else claimed showed Monroe having sex."
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