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.
Just as the name says, bitters are an alcoholic spirit with a bitter or bittersweet flavor made from a mixture of plants and herbs. Bitters were originally sold as medicine since they are known to aid digestion.