Burns

[ burnz ]

noun
  1. Arthur F(rank), 1904–1987, U.S. economist, born in Austria: chairman of the Federal Reserve Board 1970–78.

  2. George Nathan Birnbaum, 1896–1996, U.S. comedian (partner and husband of Gracie Allen).

  1. Robert, 1759–96, Scottish poet.

  2. Tommy Noah Brusso, 1881–1955, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1906–08.

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Burns

/ (bɜːnz) /


noun
  1. 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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