Manger
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- A manger is a trough or box of carved stone or wood construction used to hold food for animals (as in a stable).
- A manger translates in French to "une mangeoire." Manger is the French verb for "to eat."
- Mangers are mostly used in livestock raising. They are also used to feed wild animals, e.g., in nature reserves.
- A manger is also a Christian symbol, associated with nativity scenes where the baby Jesus used a manger in place of a crib (Luke 2:7). A favorite Christmas carol is "Away in a Manger."
- Manger may also refer to the former Norwegian municipality.
- Itzig Manger/Itzik Manger, Yiddish writer
