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