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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

/ ɜːԳ /

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Senior crown prosecutor Gemma Burns said Lecka had "shown exceptional cruelty" to the babies.

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Sam Burns and Adam Scott had frittered away their overnight advantage.

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The Californian, who started the round one shot off leader Sam Burns, bogeyed five of his first six holes to seemingly drop out of contention.

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Sir Richard and Mr Burns added that they saw the rise of China as the main intelligence and geopolitical challenge of the century.

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Watch the best shots from day three at the US Open featuring Scottie Scheffler and Adam Scott as Sam Burns leads into into final round.

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