First Known Use: 13th century
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1wrought
\ˈrȯt\
2wrought
adjective
: carefully formed or worked into shape
Full Definition of WROUGHT
1
: worked into shape by artistry or effort <carefully wrought essays>
2
: elaborately embellished : ornamented
3
: processed for use : manufactured <wrought silk>
4
: beaten into shape by tools : hammered —used of metals
5
: deeply stirred : excited —often used with up <gets easily wrought up over nothing>
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Origin of WROUGHT
Middle English, from past participle of worken to work
WROUGHT Defined for Kids
1wrought
Definition of WROUGHT for Kids
past and past participle of work
2wrought
adjective \ˈrȯt\
Definition of WROUGHT for Kids
1
: beaten into shape by tools <wrought metals>
2
: much too excited <… Miss Elson was on the verge of tears, she was so wrought up. — Louise Fitzhugh, Harriet the Spy>
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