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).

3. Robert, 1759–96, Scottish poet.

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

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

Example Sentences

Harris English and Sam Burns, who have both played in just one Ryder Cup, complete a relatively inexperienced US line-up with just 15 appearances between them, compared to Europe's 32.

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But singer Cat Burns tells Newsbeat that events like this are valuable, and believes they can raise further awareness.

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Lately, I've been thinking a lot about a conversation I had earlier this year with historian and filmmaker Ken Burns, as America prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding.

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Mr Burns was found dead with serious injuries to his head and face at a property in Cusher Green, Mountnorris, on Thursday morning.

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Mr Burns was found dead with serious head and facial injuries at a property in Cusher Green in Mountnorris on Thursday morning.

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