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HOCUS

\hˈə͡ʊkəs], \hˈə‍ʊkəs], \h_ˈəʊ_k_ə_s]\

Definitions of HOCUS

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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To adulterate; to drug; as, liquor is said to be hocused for the purpose of stupefying the drinker.
To stupefy with drugged liquor.
Drugged liquor.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

To adulterate; to drug; as, liquor is said to be hocused for the purpose of stupefying the drinker.
To stupefy with drugged liquor.
Drugged liquor.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

A cheat; a stupefying draught.
To cheat; to drug; to cheat by drugging.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

To cheat or trick; to put a trick upon.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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