misgrowth

misgrowth

(ˌmɪsˈɡrəʊθ)
n
an abnormal or distorted growth
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Behind this lay a further failure to anchor itself in the specifically Scottish tradition of anti-Catholicism and appear anything other than a misgrowth and "unwelcome import." (3) Of course, Orangeism's failure to develop a more respectable reputation does not mean that it did not make a significant impact on Scottish society.
Orangeism in Scotland: unionism, politics, identity, and football
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