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Henpecked Husbands Henpecked HusbandsHeresy (See APOSTASY.)Belphegorfiend turned man; henpecked by wife. [Ital. Lit.: Belphegor, Walsh Classical, 53]Dithers, Mr.Dagwood’s irascible boss; fears only his demanding wife. [Comics: “Blondie” in Horn, 118]Fondlewifeold banker, dotingly submissive to wife. [Br. Lit.: The Old Bachelor]Jiggsnouveau riche; forever ducking nagging wife Maggie’s rolling pin. [Comics: “Bringing Up Father” in Horn, 132]Mitty, Walterdaydreaming, henpecked husband. [Am. Lit.: “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” in Cartwell, 606–610]Syntax, Doctorharried and hectored clergyman takes off for the good life. [Br. Lit.: Doctor Syntax, LLEI, 1: 279]Tesman, GeorgeHedda’s scholarly husband; jumps at her command. [Nor. Lit.: Hedda Gabler] |