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Word: hocus (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...could never turn lead into gold, sends his young apprentice, Galen, to conquer the dragon. Galen befriends a pretty young woman who wears men's clothing. Once she gets her wardrobe sorted out, he faces his enemy, fortified by his own bravery and a bit of old-fashioned hocus-pocus...

Author: By Paul M. Barrett, | Title: Puff the Magic | 7/10/1981 | See Source »

...lawmakers do not enjoy unanimous support, however. One Clifford Rollins of Rutland, Vt, claiming to be weary of the "hocus pocus" surrounding the monster, is offering a $500 bounty to anyone "who can deliver me Champ's hide, dead or alive." So far, no one has tried to collect...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Americana: The Champ of Champlain | 3/30/1981 | See Source »

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