at second hand



at second hand

Received from some source other than the original. For example, I learned of Mary's divorce at second hand. This phrase may be applied to information or to previously owned merchandise. [1400s] Also see at first hand.
See also: hand, second

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Moema-Portuguese (Brazilian)
Rafaela-Spanish, Portuguese, Macedonian
Diodato-Italian
Eduardoe-DHWAHR-do (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
JeĻEna-Latvian
Abilioah-BEE-lyoSpanish