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nuncupate

CIDE DICTIONARY

nuncupatev. t. [L. nuncupatus, p. p. of nuncupare to nuncupate, prob. fr. nomen name + capere to take.].
  •  To declare publicly or solemnly; to proclaim formally.  [1913 Webster]
    "In whose presence did St. Peter nuncupate it?"  [1913 Webster]
  •  To dedicate by declaration; to inscribe; as, to nuncupate a book.  Evelyn.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

nuncupate, v.tr. declare (a will or testament) orally, not in writing.

Derivative
nuncupation n. nuncupative adj.
Etymology
L nuncupare nuncupat- name

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