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.
© Webster 1913.
Ho"cus, n.
1.
One who cheats or deceives.
South.
2.
Drugged liquor.
© Webster 1913.