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hen peck en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of henpeck.
    alt of henpeck
    • "Girls," Peter sneered, "all they ever want is some good-looking, hen peck, rich guy who will do anything for them. 2012, Reggie Stroud, Broken Swan, page 20:

Forms

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hen pecks Number=Plur lexicographic

hen peck en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of henpeck.
    alt of henpeck
    • Well, Mr. Boss Contractor, I'm going to tell you some news as a reward for your letting me hen peck you. 2005, Thomas Dixon, The Flaming Sword:
    • Even the common scold heartily despises the husband she can “hen peck.” 1919, Minnie Bronson, The Woman Patriot - Issues 3-4, page 8:
    • Muslim women do not "hen peck" or question their husband's late arrival home, activities, or whereabouts. 1982, Robert E. Dunton, Out where the day begins, page 89:

Forms

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hen pecks Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
hen pecked Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
hen pecked Tense=Past lexicographic
hen pecking Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic