Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - canvass
Canvass
canvass
v. & n. --v. 1 a intr. solicit votes. b tr. solicit votes from (electors in a constituency). 2 tr. a ascertain opinions of. b seek custom from. c discuss thoroughly. 3 tr. Brit. propose (an idea or plan etc.). 4 intr. US check the validity of votes. --n. the process of or an instance of canvassing, esp. of electors. Derivatives canvasser n. Etymology: orig. = toss in a sheet, agitate, f. CANVAS
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I. verb also canvas (~ed; ~ing) Date: 1508 transitive verb to toss in a canvas sheet in sport or punishment, 2. to examine in detail, discuss, debate, to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments , intransitive verb to seek orders or votes ; solicit, ~er also canvaser noun II. noun also canvas Date: circa 1611 the act or an instance of ~ing ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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