\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.