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Etymology of the English word hoax

the English word hoax
derived from the English word hocus
derived from the English word hocus-pocus

Date

The earliest known usage of hoax in English dates from the 18th century.

Derivations in English

hoaxed, hoaxing

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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