Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From recanvass early 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Parsons (1546–1610), Jesuit. From re- + canvass.
Definition of recanvass in US English:
recanvass
nounriːˈkanvəs
US
An act of recanvassing people, votes, etc.
verbriːˈkanvəs
with objectTo canvass again.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From recanvass<br>early 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Parsons (1546–1610), Jesuit. From re- + canvass.