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.
bitter. adj. 1. having or denoting an unpalatable harsh taste, as the peel of an orange or coffee dregs. Compare sour 1. 2. showing or caused by strong unrelenting hostility or resentment: he was still bitter about the divorce. 3. difficult or unpleasant to accept or admit: a bitter blow. 4. cutting; sarcastic: bitter words.