firsthand
or first-hand
[ furst-hand ]
/ ˈfɜrstˈhænd /
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adverb
from the first or original source: We heard the news of the accident firsthand from a witness.
adjective
of or relating to the first or original source.
direct from the original source: firsthand knowledge of the riot.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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British Dictionary definitions for firsthand
first-hand
adjective, adverb
from the original source; direct or directlyfirst-hand news; he got the news first-hand
at first hand from the original source; directly
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Idioms and Phrases with firsthand
first hand
see at first hand.
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