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.
bitâ¢ter /ËbÉªtÉ/USA pronunciation adj. 1  having a harsh taste; not sour, sweet, or salty:bitter herbs. [ 2 before a noun] hard to bear: a bitter sorrow. [ 3 before a noun] causing pain: a bitter chill.  characterized by hostility:bitter 1  enemies. [before a noun] experienced at great cost: a bitter lesson.