nuncupate

CIDE DICTIONARY

nuncupate, v. 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