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. BurnsRobert17591796MScottishWRITING: poet 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

It has now emerged Mr Burns accused Lyons of “dragging his heels” on the project during the meeting.

From BBC

Narrated by Keith David and directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon, this is a straightforward but still lyrical analysis.

From New York Times

Now he’s the subject of documentarian Ken Burns’ new two-part film, made with daughter Sarah Burns and her husband, David McMahon, which has its debut Monday and Tuesday on PBS.

From Los Angeles Times

Elise Burns lives in constant pain due to terminal breast cancer that has spread to her bones, lungs and liver.

From BBC

Elise Burns, from Kent, is terminally ill with breast cancer and wants the option of an assisted death.

From BBC