"Henchmen" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Henchmen are subordinate or secondary figures who serve or accompany a leader, hero, or main character, often carrying out tasks or providing support. They are typically depicted as being weaker or less powerful than the main character, but still play an important role in the story or narrative.
The phrase "hen-pecked" refers to a man who is dominated or controlled by his wife, often in a way that is considered excessive or annoying. It is often used to describe a person who is submissive or weak-willed, and is typically used in a humorous or ironic way. The phrase is thought to have originated from the idea that a hen will peck at her mate to get what she wants, implying that the man is being similarly dominated by his wife.
The word "hen" can refer to a female chicken or other bird. It can also mean a woman or girl in informal or colloquial contexts.