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scavengering
scavengering, vbl. n. (ˈskævəndʒərɪŋ) [f. scavenger v. + -ing1.] The action or work of removing filth, etc. from the streets. Also attrib.1841 Literary Gaz. 11 Dec. 801/3 M. de Lucy..recommended that steam should be used for melting the snow.., in order to facilitate the process of scavengering. 184... Oxford English Dictionary
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scavenger
▪ I. scavenger, n. (ˈskævəndʒə(r)) Also 6 skavinger, -ynger, scavengere, 6–8 scavinger, 7 skavenger. [Altered form of scavager, with intrusive n as in passenger, messenger.] 1. a. = scavager 1. Now only Hist.1547 [see scavage n. 2]. 1598 Stow Surv. 328 In Sepulchers parish common Counsaile six, Cons... Oxford English Dictionary
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