manger

noun

man·ger | \ˈmān-jər

\

Definition of manger

: a trough (see trough sense 1a) or open box in a stable designed to hold feed or fodder for livestock We had our stage props now: a radiating tinfoil star and one of those mangers you see in Nativity scenes and nowhere else.— Richard Peck The first stall was a large square one, shut in behind with a wooden gate; … it had a low rack for hay and a low manger for corn …— Anna Sewell

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The first known use of manger was in the 14th century

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manger

noun

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: an open box in which food for farm animals is placed

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manger

noun

man·ger | \ˈmān-jər

\

Kids Definition of manger

: an open box in which food for farm animals is placed

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