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Burns

biographical name \ˈbərnz\

Definition of BURNS

Kenneth Lauren 1953–     Am. filmmaker
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Burns

biographical name

Definition of BURNS

Robert 1759–1796 Scot. poet
— Burns·ian \ˈbərn-zē-ən\ adjective

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15 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Burns
  2. burn
  3. Burns meter
  4. burn in
  5. burn off
  6. burn out
  7. back-burn
  8. brush burn
  9. first-degree burn
  10. flash burn
  11. freezer burn
  12. hutch burn
  13. second-degree burn
  14. shed burn
  15. third-degree burn
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