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In Old English, the term "scavenger" referred to someone who collected or gathered waste, particularly refuse or discarded materials. The word is derived from the Middle English "scavager," which described a person responsible for cleaning streets or collecting taxes from merchants for the right to trade. The role was often associated with the maintenance of cleanliness in towns, reflecting a practical function in society. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer more broadly to animals or organisms that feed on decaying matter.

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