The Welsh copper industries of mining, smelting and refining created generations of talented workers. Although dominated by men, women took part too, particularly in the North Wales mines. Copperworking settlements created new communities in Wales and abroad.
Bitter definition, having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. See more.
1 (v. t.) Causing pain or smart; piercing; painful; sharp; severe; as, a bitter cold day. ( 2 n.) AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts. ( 3 v. t.) Having a peculiar, acrid, biting taste, like that of wormwood or an infusion of hops; as, a bitter medicine; bitter as aloes. ( 4 v. t.) To make bitter.