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Meaning 1
Alternative letter-case form of Burns night.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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Phrase guide
Burns night
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːns naɪt/
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General-American: /ˈbɝns naɪt/
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noun
Meaning 2
An event held on or around the evening of 25th January in celebration of the Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns (born on that day in 1759), usually involving Scottish foods and recitals of his poetry.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Etymology
From the name of Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns (1759–1796) + night.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Scots: Burns Nicht — event
- Scottish Gaelic: Oidhche na Taigeise — event