Manito \Man"i*to\, Manitou \Man"i*tou\, Manitu \Man"i*tu\, n.
A name given by tribes of American Indians to a great spirit,
whether good or evil, or to any object of worship. --Tylor.
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Gitche Manito the mighty,
The Great Spirit, the creator,
Smiled upon his helpless children! --Longfellow.
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Mitche Manito the mighty,
He the dreadful Spirit of Evil,
As a serpent was depicted. --Longfellow.
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