Manger: meaning, definitions and examples
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manger
[ หmeษชnสคษr ]
animal feeding
A manger is a trough or open box used to hold food for animals, particularly livestock. It is typically made of wood or metal and is designed to provide easy access to feed for animals such as horses, cows, and sheep.
Synonyms
feed trough, feeding box, hayrack.
Examples of usage
- The horses eagerly approached the manger for their evening meal.
- Farmers fill the manger with hay during winter.
- The manger was built sturdy enough to withstand the animals' weight.
biblical context
In a biblical context, a manger refers to the structure in which Jesus was laid after his birth, as described in the New Testament. This manger is symbolic of humility and the humble beginnings of Jesus.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The nativity scene depicted Mary and Joseph near the manger.
- The pastor spoke of the significance of the manger during Christmas.
- Many churches recreate the manger scene each holiday season.
Translations
Translations of the word "manger" in other languages:
๐ต๐น comedores
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Esser
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemakan
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ jedzฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃในใไบบ
๐ซ๐ท manger
๐ช๐ธ comer
๐น๐ท yiyen
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จน๋ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฃูู
๐จ๐ฟ jรญst
๐ธ๐ฐ jesลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ jesti
๐ฎ๐ธ aรฐ borรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะผะฐาัะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yemษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ comer
Etymology
The word 'manger' comes from the Old French word ' mangeoire', which means 'feeder' or 'trough', derived from the Latin word 'mฤnsuฤre' meaning 'to eat'. The term has been used since the Middle Ages, primarily in reference to a place where animals were fed, especially horses and cattle. The biblical reference to the manger in the Nativity story has further solidified its importance in cultural and religious contexts. Over time, the term has come to symbolize not only a physical object related to animal husbandry but also a representation of humility and simplicity in life, as illustrated by its mention in the context of Christ's birth.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,422, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 21422 manger
- 21423 unharmed
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- 21425 invective
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