Both Uses of
canvass
in
Pride and Prejudice
- The whole of what Elizabeth had already heard, his claims on Mr. Darcy, and all that he had suffered from him, was now openly acknowledged and publicly canvassed; and everybody was pleased to know how much they had always disliked Mr. Darcy before they had known anything of the matter.†
p. 135.9canvassed = examined an issue, got opinions by asking specific questions; and/or asked people for political support individually
- The subject which had been so warmly canvassed between their parents, about a twelvemonth ago, was now brought forward again.†
p. 314.5 *
Definition:
examine an issue, get opinions by asking specific questions; and/or ask people for political support individually