sixthhand

adj — 2 senses

adj

Etymology From sixth + hand.

Having been relayed by five intermediate sources.

But if you start from the premise that there is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke, it is very easy to arrive at the conclusion that thirdhand smoke (as well as fourthhand smoke, fifthhand smoke, and sixthhand smoke) is dangerous.2009 June 1, Jacob Sullum, “Thirdhand Smoke Alarm”, in Reason:

Having had five previous owners.

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