SECOND-HAND


Meaning of SECOND-HAND in English

■ adjective & adverb

1》 (of goods) having had a previous owner; not new.

2》 accepted on another's authority and not from original investigation.

Phrases

at second hand by hearsay rather than direct observation or experience.

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