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1second hand
noun \ˌse-kən(d)-ˈhand\
Definition of SECOND HAND
: an intermediate person or means : intermediary —usually used in the phrase at second hand
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First Known Use of SECOND HAND
15th century
2second hand
noun \ˈsek-ən(d)-ˌ\
Definition of SECOND HAND
: the hand marking seconds on a timepiece
First Known Use of SECOND HAND
1759
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