high-wrought

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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