n. [ Prob. invented by jugglers in imitation of Latin. Cf. Hoax, Hocus. ]
v. t. To cheat. [ Colloq. ] L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. poculentus, fr. poculum a cup. ] Fit for drink. [ Obs. ] “Some those herbs which are not esculent, are . . . poculent.” Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. poculum a cup + -form: cf. F. poculiforme. ] Having the shape of a goblet or drinking cup. [ 1913 Webster ]