nuncupate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Nun"cu*pate transitive verb

Etymology

L. nuncupatus, p. p. of nuncupare to nuncupate, prob. fr. nomen name + capere to take.

Definitions

1. To declare publicly or solemnly; to proclaim formally. Obs.

   In whose presence did St. Peter nuncupate it ? Barrow.

2. To dedicate by declaration; to inscribe; as, to nuncupate a book. Obs. Evelyn.