Definition of manger
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There was a Baby in a manger just as they were told.
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Origin and Etymology of manger
Middle English mangeour, manger, from Anglo-French mangure, from manger to eat, from Latin manducare to chew, devour, from manducus glutton, from mandere to chew — more at mandible
MANGER Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of manger for English Language Learners
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: an open box in which food for farm animals is placed
MANGER Defined for Kids
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: an open box in which food for farm animals is placed
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