Meaning & Definition of word "Manger"
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Manger
/ˈmeɪn.dʒər/
noun:
- 1. A trough or open box used to hold feed for animals, especially livestock.
- Example: The farmer filled the manger with hay for the cows.
- 2. In the context of Christianity, it refers to the structure or feeding trough in which Jesus was laid after his birth.
- Example: The nativity scene depicted Mary and Joseph with Jesus in a humble manger.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'mangier', from 'manger' meaning 'to eat'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lay in a manger:
To be born in humble circumstances, often used in a religious context.
Related Words
fodder:
Food for livestock.
hay:
Grass that has been mowed and dried for animal feed.
stable:
A building for the shelter of horses or other animals.