I . n.
( Colloq. )
1.
Imposition, imposture, fetch, deception, fraud, trick, cheat, gammon, dodge, gouge, blind, feint, chouse, hoax.
2.
Charlatanry, charlatanism, quackery, mummery, cant, hypocrisy.
3.
Impostor, charlatan, quack, cheat.
II . v. a.
( Colloq. ) Deceive, cheat, cozen, swindle, trick, hoax, befool, chouse, impose upon.