Burns


Definition: Meaning of, Burns in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bɜːnz /

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  1. 1759-1796 celebrated Scottish poet
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  2. 1896-1996 united States comedian and film actor
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  • Burns, George
    1. (1896-1996) a US COMEDIAN and actor who was popular in VAUDEVILLE, on radio, and on television. He was known for always smoking a cigar and for talking to the AUDIENCE (= the people watching) .
  • Burns, Robert
    1. (1759-96) a Scottish poet who wrote in the SCOTS dialect and is regarded as Scotland's national poet. He wrote about love, country life, and national pride, and his best-known poems include Tam o'Shanter and To a Mouse . Scottish people all over the world celebrate his birthday on 25 January, Burns Night.
  • George Burns (noun)
    1. 1896-1996 united States comedian and film actor
  • Robert Burns (noun)
    1. 1759-1796 celebrated Scottish poet
  • Robert Burns Woodward (noun)
    1. 1917-1979 united States chemist honoured for synthesizing complex organic compounds
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