hoax
The origin and history of hoax.
Etymology
Likely a shortened form of "hocus", itself probably tied to "hocus-pocus", the classic magician's phrase.
The origin and history of hoax.
Likely a shortened form of "hocus", itself probably tied to "hocus-pocus", the classic magician's phrase.
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