Noun
celebrated Scottish poet (1759-1796)
Source: WordNetBy 1960, when most of the stereochemistry of chlorophyll a was known, Robert Burns Woodward published a total synthesis of the molecule. Source: Internet
A toast to the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns then follows. Source: Internet
History The first supper was held in memoriam at Burns Cottage by Robert Burns' friends on 21 July 1801, the fifth anniversary of his death, and have been a regular occurrence ever since. Source: Internet
Examples in the poems of Robert Burns attest its presence also in 18th century Scots: :Who dared to nobly stem tyrannic pride. Source: Internet
During the winter of 1786–87 the 15-year-old Scott saw Robert Burns at one of these salons, for what was to be their only meeting. Source: Internet
At least four payments were made to people who were not even members of the Scottish Parliament.) Robert Burns referred to this: We're bought and sold for English Gold, Such a Parcel of Rogues in a Nation. Source: Internet