Burns

American

[burnz] / bɜrnz /

noun

Arthur F(rank), 1904–1987, U.S. economist, born in Austria: chairman of the Federal Reserve Board 1970–78.
George Nathan Birnbaum, 1896–1996, U.S. comedian (partner and husband of Gracie Allen).
Robert, 1759–96, Scottish poet.
Tommy Noah Brusso, 1881–1955, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1906–08.

Burns British

/ bɜːnz /

noun

Robert . 1759–96, Scottish lyric poet. His verse, written mostly in dialect, includes love songs, nature poetry, and satires. Auld Lang Syne and Tam o' Shanter are among his best known poems

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Burns

Burns was able to put him at ease.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

We’re hooting and hollering because Texas is now represented in the Senate by a guy who sounds like Mr. Burns when he gets too many medical treatments and keeps offering everyone his love.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

Burns is not trans, but her spouse, whom she married last year, is trans and nonbinary.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026

"This study advances our understanding of the relationship between the gut microbiome and biological aging," said senior author Alika K. Maunakea of the UH Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

They want everybody watching to get the message: “Old Charley Burns did it. Now Old Charley’s gone.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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