third-hand

A form of thirdhand — Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.

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Meanings

adjectivethird-hand (comparative more third-hand, superlative most third-hand)

comparative more third-hand · superlative most third-hand

  1. alternativeAlternative form of thirdhand.
adverbthird-hand (comparative more third-hand, superlative most third-hand)

comparative more third-hand · superlative most third-hand

  1. alternativeAlternative form of thirdhand.
Cite this entry
APA

third-hand. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/third-hand

MLA

“third-hand.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/third-hand. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “third-hand,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/third-hand.

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