'High-wrought' definitions:

Definition of 'High-wrought'

From: GCIDE
  • High-wrought \High"-wrought`\, a.
  • 1. Wrought with fine art or skill; elaborate. [Obs.] --Pope. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Worked up, or swollen, to a high degree; as, a highwrought passion. "A high-wrought flood." --Shak. [1913 Webster]