† ˈtradit,v.Obs.rare—1. [f. L. trādit-, ppl. stem of trādĕre to hand over, deliver, f.trans across, over + dare to give. (Cf.creditf. L. crēdit-.)] trans. To deliver, to communicate. 1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 530 The most usual preparation, is after the manner we have tradited.