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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
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