firsthand

English

adj
Definitions
  • Direct, without intermediate stages.
  • Not previously owned or used; contrasted with secondhand (secondhand).

Etymology

Compound from English first + English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting).

Origin

English

hand

Gloss

style of penmanship, handwriting

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