\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.
      Gitche Manito the mighty, The Great Spirit, the
      creator, Smiled upon his helpless children!
                                               --Longfellow.
      Mitche Manito the mighty, He the dreadful Spirit of
      Evil, As a serpent was depicted.         --Longfellow.