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Webster 1913 Edition
Manitu
{
, Man′i-to
,Man′i-tou
,Man′i-tu
}Noun.
A name given by tribes of American Indians to a great spirit, whether good or evil, or to any object of worship.
Tylor.
Gitche
The Great Spirit, the creator,
Smiled upon his helpless children!
Manito
the mighty,The Great Spirit, the creator,
Smiled upon his helpless children!
Longfellow.
Mitche
He the dreadful Spirit of Evil,
As a serpent was depicted.
Manito
the mighty,He the dreadful Spirit of Evil,
As a serpent was depicted.
Longfellow.