n. A mystical power thought to pervade all things.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Magic power believed to be present in all bodies: proposed as a technical term for magic power by J. N. B. Hewitt. It has, however, not come into common use. See wakanda and manito.
Word Usage
"The Indians wanted very much to observe Champlain himself and judge the strength of his vital spirit, which the Huron called orenda."