manger (manjer)

[ OF. mangier, F. manger, eat: see mangel.] 1. A trough or box in which is laid for horses or cattle such food as oats, bran, roots, or the like (hay being generally placed in a rack above the manger); the receptacle from which horses or cattle eat in a stable or cowhouse. And she... laid him in a manger , because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke ii. 7. IMG:content-0180.png:[blocks in formation] The simple people might be brought in a mange ring of their faith, and stand in doubt whom they might believe. Philpot , Works, p. 315. ( Hall i well .)