Meaning of 'hocus'

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Meaning of ‘hocus’

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hocus

To deceive or cheat. Halliwell.

To adulterate; to drug; as, liquor is said to be hocused for the purpose of stupefying the drinker. Dickens.

To stupefy with drugged liquor. Thackeray.

One who cheats or deceives. South.

Drugged liquor.

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