Hocus /(?)/

Ho·cus

Hocus

v. t.
  1. To deceive or cheat.
  2. To adulterate; to drug; as, liquor is said to be hocused for the purpose of stupefying the drinker.
  3. To stupefy with drugged liquor.

Hocus

n.
  1. One who cheats or deceives.
  2. Drugged liquor.