scavenage
(ˈskævənɪdʒ)
[Irreg. f. scavenge + -age.]
The action or work of scavenging.
| 1878 Lancet 12 Jan. 64 The system of scavenage for the borough. 1885 Scientific American 9 May, The Jewish priests maintained a system of scavenage, themselves supervised the cleansing of cities and habitations. |