henpecked
The origin and history of henpecked.
Etymology
Henpecked is built from hen and pecked, joining the two words directly. It pictures a hen pecking at something, applied to a person worn down by constant nagging.
The origin and history of henpecked.
Henpecked is built from hen and pecked, joining the two words directly. It pictures a hen pecking at something, applied to a person worn down by constant nagging.
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