(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:03:47

Han"key-pan"key (?), n. [Cf. Hocus-pocus.]

Professional cant; the chatter of conjurers to divert attention from their tricks; hence, jugglery.

[Colloq.]

 

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