See Also: hocus(1)(dictionary)
hocus(2)(dictionary)
hocus-pocus(1)(dictionary)
hocus-pocus(2)(dictionary)
hocus-pocus(dictionary)

hocus(1) (iou)



hocus noun. M17.
[Abbreviation of HOCUS-POCUS noun & adjective.]
I. A conjuror, a juggler. M-L17.
A cheat, an impostor. Only in L17.
A stupid person. Scot. L18.
II.
Jugglery, trickery, deception. arch. M17.