Burns, Rob ‧ ert /ˈrɒbət $ ˈrɑːbərt/ BrE AmE
(1759–96) a Scottish poet who wrote in the ↑ Scots dialect and is regarded as Scotland's national poet. He wrote about love, country life, and national pride, and his best-known poems include Tam o' Shanter and To a Mouse . Scottish people all over the world celebrate his birthday on 25 January, Burns Night.