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Burnsian, a. and n.|ˈbɜːnzɪən|
[f. the name of Robert Burns (1759–96), Scottish poet + -ian.]
A. adj. Of or relating to Burns, his works, or his style.
B. n. An admirer of Burns or his works. So Burnsiˈana [-ana], things connected with Burns; ˈBurnsite = Burnsian n.
[1866J. Mackie (title) Bibliotheca Burnsiana. Life and works of Burns: title pages and imprints of the various editions in the private library of James M'Kie, Kilmarnock.] 1874J. Gibson (title) The Burns calendar: a manual of Burnsiana; relating events in the poet's history, names associated with his life and writings, a concise bibliography, and a record of Burns relics. 1904Daily Chron. 22 Aug. 3/1 The accumulating literature of Burnsian topography. 1905Westm. Gaz. 13 Apr. 12/1 Collectors of Burnsiana. 1909Daily Chron. 14 Aug. 3/1 All Burnsites—common or peculiar. Ibid., Devotees of the Burnsian cult. 1920Glasgow Herald 28 July 6 A representative gathering of Scottish Burnsians. |