'Mischna' definitions:
Definition of 'Mischna'
From: GCIDE
- Mishna \Mish"na\, n. [NHeb. mishn[=a]h, i. e., repetition, doubling, explanation (of the divine law), fr. Heb. sh[=a]n[=a]h to change, to repeat.] A collection or digest of Jewish traditions and explanations of Scripture, forming the text of the Talmud. [Written also Mischna.] [1913 Webster]