\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.

\Ho"cus\, n.
1. One who cheats or deceives. --South.
2. Drugged liquor.