'Hocus' definitions:
Definition of 'Hocus'
From: GCIDE
- Hocus \Ho"cus\, v. t. [See Hocus-pocus.]
- 1. To deceive or cheat. --Halliwell. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To adulterate; to drug; as, liquor is said to be hocused for the purpose of stupefying the drinker. --Dickens. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To stupefy with drugged liquor. --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Hocus'
From: GCIDE
- Hocus \Ho"cus\, n.
- 1. One who cheats or deceives. --South. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Drugged liquor. [1913 Webster]