Bituminous Coal

( Min. ) A term commonly applied to coals which burn with a smoky flame, and occupy a place between Lignite on the one hand, and Anthracite on the other. Bit'tering, n. A bitter ingredient used in beer. Bit'terish, a. Somewhat bitter; as, a bitterish taste. Bitu'mino us Shale, n. ( Min .) In many coal-fields Bit'terishne , n. State or quality of being slightly bitter. Bit'terly, adv. In a bitter manner; sharply; cruelly; severely. Bitterly hast thou paid, and still art paying, That rigid score."- Milton .