firsthand

[furst-hand] /ˈfɜrstˈhænd/

adverb

from the first or original source:

We heard the news of the accident firsthand from a witness.

adjective

of or pertaining to the first or original source.

direct from the original source:

firsthand knowledge of the riot.

Also, first-hand.

Origin

1690-1700; first + hand

Examples from the web for first hand

New mysteries unfolded with the opportunity to study pirate character at first hand.
Would be fantastic to witness first hand if it were ever to be possible.
But as you say, none of us has witnessed this first hand in the ocean.
Maybe you guys should all take a breath and ask someone who has first hand experience with fracking.
The idea is that they should learn about problems and concerns at first hand.
Politicians are too scared by looming elections to do anything about it, as he has seen at first hand.
As importantly, though, the artist has to be able to withstand the emotional trauma of seeing violence at first hand.
There is a counter point: you can only learn better when you feel the pinch first hand.
So, first hand reports are best from people really doing it.
Part of the reason is lack of first hand information so your post helps.

Word Origin and History for first hand

adj.

also first-hand, first hand, 1690s, from the image of the "first hand" as the source or origin of something.

Idioms and Phrases with first hand

first hand