Hocus /(?)/
Ho·cus
Hocus
v. t.
- To deceive or cheat.
- To adulterate; to drug; as, liquor is said to be hocused for the purpose of stupefying the drinker.
- To stupefy with drugged liquor.
Hocus
n.
- One who cheats or deceives.
- Drugged liquor.