Burns
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- proper noun
- /bɜrnz/
- Literature
- The poet Burns wrote many famous poems that celebrate Scottish culture.
- Robert Burns
- a Burns supper
Examples
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In Scotland, Burns is remembered for his contributions to literature and folk songs.
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The works of Burns have inspired countless poets and musicians around the world.
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Send Lieutenant Burns over there.
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This is Dr. Sarah Burns.
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Mother, these are my friends, Miss Allan, Mr Burns.
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I'll remember that," Burns said, holding Glen's look until the bearded man turned and left.
Fiction book (1992) -
Karen shifted her position, running her arms around Burns's middle and burying her head in his shoulder.
Fiction book (1992) -
Outside in the heavy wind, Burns and Julie shuffled along the hard, snow-packed roadway.
Fiction book (1992)
Synonyms
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A famous Scottish poet who wrote songs and poems about love, nature, and Scotland
Surface Forms
Etymology
Burns comes from the old Scots word burn, meaning 'stream', so a helpful image is to think of Robert Burns as a poet whose words flow like a stream.