HOCUS

Ho″cus (?), v. t. [[See Hocus-pocus.]] 1. 1. To deceive or cheat. Halliwell.
2. 2. To adulterate; to drug; as, liquor is said to be hocused for the purpose of stupefying the drinker. Dickens.
3. 3. To stupefy with drugged liquor. Thackeray.