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]

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

Derivative

nuncupation n. nuncupative adj.

Etymology

L nuncupare nuncupat- name