Sē'cond-hānd1, n.
n. The hand marking the seconds in a clock or watch.
3 entries under this word
Second-hand
Sĕc'ond-hānd2, n.
n. Possession obtained by transfer from a previous owner. Johnson.
At second hand, in or from the second place in the order of possession or use; by transmission; not primarily; not originally; after having been owned, used, or worn; as, a report received at second hand.
In imitation of preachers at second hand, I shall transcribe from Bruyere a piece of raillery. Tatler.
Sĕc'ond-hănd3, a.
a. 1. Not original or primary; received from another. They have but a second-hand or implicit knowledge. Locke. 2. Not new; already or previously possessed or used by another; as, a second-hand book.