What is "nuncupate"

Nuncupate \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.

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

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

vb. 1 (context transitive English) To dedicate. 2 (context transitive English) To solemnly pronounce 3 (context transitive legal English) To declare, usually of a will, by word of mouth only.