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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. 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
“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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Ms Burns said she did not understand why her mother had to "retire" from the centre and was concerned the move to a new centre could have a negative impact on her.

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David Burns, prosecuting, said Mr Khan posted a video and confirmed he would come to England, where he "states he will find Mr Farage to make him stop talking about him".

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Burns’ cyclical, sardonic prose underscores the unnamed narrator’s defenselessness against neighborhood gossip that marks the Milkman’s unwanted attentions as consensual.

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Burns recalled watching the recent Four Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, where the Canadian and American teams went head to head.

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Rory Burns' side have lifted the trophy in each of the past three summers, winning a consistent eight out of 14 matches per season, and losing only five overall.

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