preowned

[pree-ohnd]

pre·owned

[pree-ohnd]
adjective
previously owned; used; secondhand: a sale of preowned furs.
Also, pre-owned.


Origin:
1960–65; pre- + own + -ed2
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Preowned is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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preowned (ˌpriːˈəʊnd)
 
adj
euphemistic already used; second-hand

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