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

Andrew Burns, the deputy chair of the Accounts Commission, described the report as "alarming" and said taxpayers would be troubled at how their money was being spent.

From BBC

When Laura Burns was asked to leave her flat as her landlord was selling up, she discovered she didn't have enough money to move.

From BBC

Sam Burns, who was 16th in the Ryder Cup rankings, was the final pick.

From BBC

Fed Chairman Arthur Burns acceded to Richard Nixon’s urging to keep rates low in advance of the 1972 presidential election.

From Los Angeles Times

Also hard to ignore is Sam Burns, who nearly won the US Open in June.

From BBC