Section M, N, and O

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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.

Man"i*trunk (?), n. [L. manus
hand + E. trunk.] (Zoöl.) The anterior
segment of the thorax in insects. See Insect.

Man`kind" (?), n. [AS. mancynn.
See Kin kindred, Kind, n.]
1. The human race; man, taken
collectively.

The proper study of mankind is
man.

Pore.

2. Men, as distinguished from women; the male
portion of human race. Lev. xviii. 22.

3. Human feelings; humanity. [Obs]
B. Jonson.

Man"kind` (?), a. Manlike; not
womanly; masculine; bold; cruel.

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