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
Thad[θæd]
AmbroŻY-Polish (Rare)
Magdalenemahk-dah-LE-nə (German), MAG-də-lən (English), MAG-də-leen (English)German, English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Maia (1)MAY-ə (English), MIE-ə (English)Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Portuguese, Georgian
Herminioer-MEE-nyoSpanish
Arun-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, Punjabi