About The Word Hocus
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Hocus
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What's The Definition Of Hocus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Hocus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Hocus: See Also | Hocus In Webster's Dictionary \Ho"cus\, v. t. [See {Hocus-pocus}.]
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.
\Ho"cus\, n. 1. One who cheats or deceives. --South. 2. Drugged liquor. |
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