DCHP-1 Online
Tornit [< Esk.] 
n. pl. the plural form of Torngak. Various spellings.
See also: Torngak
- 1887 This being is unknown among the central Eskimo, and numerous spirits, the tornait, take his place.
- 1897 These wizards are said to be taught from youth by one of the deputy chief friends, named "Tornat," and some of them are supposed to have great power with the spirits.
- 1912 (1913) TORNIT. A fabulous race which the central Eskimo believe to be akin to themselves, but much taller and stronger, having very long arms and legs and being able to toss huge boulders as though they were pebbles. The Akudnirmiut call them Tuniqdjuait.
- 1949 The fabulous creatures of Eskimo mythology known as the Tornit are giants. . . .
- 1887 This being is unknown among the central Eskimo, and numerous spirits, the tornait, take his place.