Burns

American  

[burnz] / bɜrnz /

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).

3. Robert, 1759–96, Scottish poet.

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

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Burns British  

/ 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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Second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart, receiver Malik Nabers, tight end Isaiah Likely and running back Cam Skattebo lead the offense, outside linebacker Brian Burns the defense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

“While some boxes remain to be ticked before we can call Juliet a gas discovery, all data released to date points to a positive outcome,” analyst Nik Burns says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Further down Brick Lane, Carol Burns, born and raised in the area, has no intention of going anywhere.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

As he always does when staying in Scotland, the King wore a kilt - which he first unveiled on Burns Night last year.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Old Charley Burns was out of the office at a stock-car race, so Dad had to take the heat.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor