thirdhand

Definitions of thirdhand
  1. adjective
    derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps
    “a thirdhand report”
    synonyms:
    secondary
    being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
  2. adverb
    by doubly indirect means
    “I got the news thirdhand”
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