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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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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