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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
ŽIvko-Croatian, Serbian
Mukhamed-Chechen
Ihab-Arabic
ÉLodiee-lo-DEEFrench
Ileana-Romanian, Spanish, Italian
Saqui-Native American, Mapuche
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