nuncupate verb trans. ['nʌŋkjʊpeɪt] Pa. t. & pple -ated, -ate. M16.
[Latin nuncupat- pa. ppl stem of nuncupare name, designate, declare: see -ATE³.]
1. Dedicate (a work) to a person. M16-M17.

2. Call, name, designate. M16-M17.

3. Express (a solemn promise) in words. E17-L18.

4. Declare (a will or testament) orally as opposed to in writing. L17.

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