Where did the term "henpecked" originate?

What is the origin of the expression 'henpecked husband'? a hen is the female of the common domestic fowl. the term is loosely applied to females of other bird species and also to the female homo sapiens. the present 'kitty party' was earlier called the 'hen party'. a hen frigate was a ship where the captain's wife interfered with the duty or regulations, the captain being called the 'henpecked husband'. mohd. shafi, aligarh the term henpecked is an offensive one meaning to annoy, criticise, harass or dominate a husband or male partner through continual nagging and fault-finding. the term 'henpecked' is formed from the word henpecked from hen's practice of plucking the cock.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/200742056.cms