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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
Padgett['pædʒit]
LotharLO-tahr (German)German, Ancient Germanic
Bhaskara-Hinduism
Arminius-Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
Lance[læns]
Marinko-Croatian, Serbian
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