Mid 17th century; earliest use found in James Wright (bap. 1644, d. 1716/17), antiquary and author. From re- + accost, originally after French †r'accoster.
Definition of re-accost in US English:
re-accost
verbˌriːəˈkɒst
with objectTo accost again.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in James Wright (bap. 1644, d. 1716/17), antiquary and author. From re- + accost, originally after French † r'accoster.