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Torngak Esk.

n. a spirit or devil. Also spelled Torngark.
See also: Eskimo devil Toonik (def. 2) Torngarsuk Tornit
- 1744 [Devil, To-nu-ock.]
- 1823 He called to his assistance Torngak, his Familiar and a friendly spirit, in company with whom he journeyed to the realms below, to combat with the Evil Genius.
- 1894 Those who neglect these precautions ate liable to some misfortune, perhaps even the loss of their lives ; besides, the Torngak of the air might be provoked on their account to raise stormy weather.
- 1916 Near Cape Chidley . . . are the Tornga'it or "Spirit Mountains," a wild and impressive group believed by the Eskimo to be the abode of To'rngak. . . .