Nen or neen?
Northamptonshire have won bragging rights over the correct pronunciation of “Nene” after beating their Cambridgeshire rivals in a game of croquet.
Over this side of the river [Northamptonshire], the pronunciation is “Nen”, but all that changes at Oundle where they use the alternative pronunciation of “Neen”.
Peterborough and Northampton croquet clubs faced off in the grudge match of the year to decide which pronunciation will prevail for the next year. Northampton ran out worthy winners seven games to two.
Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph (Graham Reeves)
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