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henpecked adj.said of a husband whose wife rules him by superior force of will, 1670s, an image from hen + peck (v.). The henpect Man rides behind his Wife, and lets her wear the Spurs and govern the Reins. [Samuel Butler, "Genuine Remains," 1759] The verb henpeck (1680s) apparently is a back-formation. updated on September 25, 2018 |