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
Ananda-Tamil
Ignaciaeeg-NAH-thyah (Spanish), eeg-NAH-syah (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
Debby['debi]
Elwirael-VEERFrench
PrzemoPZHE-mawPolish
Hashim-Arabic