Nun"cu*pate (?), v. t. [L. nuncupatus, p. p. of nuncupare to nuncupate, prob. fr. nomen name + capere to take.]
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.
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