Haggada \Hag*ga"da\ (h[a^]g*g[aum]"d[.a]), n.; pl. {Haggadoth}
(-d[=o]th). [Rabbinic hagg[=a]dh[=a], fr. Heb. higg[imac]dh
to relate.]
A story, anecdote, or legend in the Talmud, to explain or
illustrate the text of the Old Testament. [Written also
{hagada}.]
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