WITH reference to John Graham's letter, October 29 regarding Jim Bowen's use of the word nig nog.
In Chambers 20th Century Dictionary the term nig nog is defined as 'A fool, a raw recruit, to Army, or to a civilian service.'
I don't think Jim used the word with any racist intent, its just how other people interpreted it.
MARGARET DAVIES, Ascot Way, Accrington.
This correspondence is now closed -- Editor.
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