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second hand [′sek·ənd ‚hand] (horology) The hand that indicates seconds on a timepiece. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In this way, he had acquired much knowledge of the trade at second hand, and of the various tribes, and the interior country over which it extended. For as in this world, head winds are far more prevalent than winds from astern (that is, if you never violate the Pythagorean maxim), so for the most part the Commodore on the quarter-deck gets his atmosphere at second hand from the sailors on the forecastle. Franklin was welcome to THAT-- but for forcing me to tell her foolish story at second hand. |
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