HENPECKS

Verb

henpecks

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of henpeck

Source: Wiktionary


HENPECK

Hen"peck`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Henpecked; p. pr. & vb. Henpecking.]

Definition: To subject to petty authority; -- said of a wife who thus treats her husband. Commonly used in the past participle (often adjectively).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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