'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]

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