Burns: Meaning and Definition of
Burns
Pronunciation: (bûrnz), [key]
— n.
- born 1904, U.S. economist, born in Austria: chairman of the Federal Reserve Board 1970–78.
- (Nathan Birnbaum), born 1896, U.S. comedian (partner and husband of Gracie Allen).
- 1759–96, Scottish poet.
- (Noah Brusso), 1881–1955, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1906–08.
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