Hō'cus1, v. t.
v. t. To deceive or cheat; to adulterate; as, liquor is said to be hocused when laudanum has been put into it. Halliwell.
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Hocus
Hō'cus2, n.
n. One who cheats or deceives. South.
2 entries under this word
v. t. To deceive or cheat; to adulterate; as, liquor is said to be hocused when laudanum has been put into it. Halliwell.
n. One who cheats or deceives. South.