About The Word Hocuspocus
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What's The Definition Of Hocuspocus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Hocuspocus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Hocuspocus: See Also | Hocuspocus In Webster's Dictionary \Ho"cus*po"cus\, n. [Prob. invented by jugglers in
imitation of Latin. Cf. {Hoax}, {Hocus} .]
1. A term used by jugglers in pretended incantations.
2. A juggler or trickster. --Sir T. Herbert.
3. A juggler's trick; a cheat; nonsense. --Hudibras.
\Ho"cus*po"cus\, v. t. To cheat. [Colloq.] --L'Estrange. |
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