English Explanatory Dictionary

nuncupate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To dedicate.
  2. To solemnly pronounce
  3. To declare, usually of a will, by word of mouth only.

Word forms

nuncupate nuncupates nuncupating nuncupated

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin nuncupātus, past participle of nuncupō (“pronounce, name as heir”), contraction of nōmen (“name”) and capiō (“take, seize”).

Related words

nuncupation nuncupative nuncupative will nuncupatory
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