Bible Dictionaries
Hocus
Webster's Dictionary
(1):
(n.) Drugged liquor.
(2):
(v. t.) To deceive or cheat.
(3):
(v. t.) To adulterate; to drug; as, liquor is said to be hocused for the purpose of stupefying the drinker.
(4):
(v. t.) To stupefy with drugged liquor.
(5):
(n.) One who cheats or deceives.
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Hocus'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/h/hocus.html. 1828.