Burnie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Burnie is a noun meaning (Scotland) A small brook.
Meaning
(Scotland) A small brook.
Example Sentences
c. 1820s, James Hogg, "Sing on, Sing on, My Bonnie Bird" A bramble shade around our head, A burnie popplin by
But, Willie, set your fit to mine, / An' cock your crest, / We'll gar our streams an' burnies shine / Up wi' the best.
Word Forms
- burnies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brooklet, burn, brook, burrowstown, brookie, brookside.
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