first-hand

adverb

1. from the first or original source: We heard the news of the accident firsthand from a witness.

adjective

2. of or relating to the first or original source.
3. direct from the original source: firsthand knowledge of the riot.

adjective, adverb

1. from the original source; direct or directlyfirst-hand news; he got the news first-hand
2. at first hand from the original source; directly