Manger
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For other uses, see Manger (disambiguation).
Nativity at Night by Geertgen tot Sint Jans, c. 1490, after a composition by Hugo van der Goes of c. 1470. Sources of light are the infant Jesus, the shepherds' fire on the hill behind, and the angel who appears to them.
A manger, or trough, is a feeder that is made of carved stone, wood, or metal construction and is used to hold food for animals (as in a stable). Mangers are mostly used in livestock raising. They are also used to feed wild animals, e.g., in nature reserves. The word comes from the French manger (meaning "to eat"), from Latin manducare (meaning "to chew"). [citation needed]
A manger is also a Christian symbol, associated with nativity scenes where Mary, forced by necessity to stay in a stable instead of an inn, placed the baby Jesus in a manger. (Greek: φατνη phatnē; Luke 2:7).
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Modern livestock trough near Empire Ranch, Arizona.
See also
- Artesa, Spanish term for a trough also used in breadmaking
- Abreuvoir
- Away in a Manger, a Christmas carol
References
- Wedding Tradition of Dancing in a Pig Trough Discussed
- Freeland 2.5 Gal Galvanized Hog Trough
- I'll Dance At Your Wedding In A Pig's Trough
- History of Fun
- Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
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