First Known Use: 14th century
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manger
noun man·ger \ˈmān-jər\
: an open box in which food for farm animals is placed
Full Definition of MANGER
: a trough or open box in a stable designed to hold feed or fodder for livestock
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Origin 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
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manger
noun man·ger \ˈmān-jər\
Definition of MANGER for Kids
: an open box in which food for farm animals is placed
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