Burn

Burn

Scottish term for stream.

Etymology & History

British Scottish stream. Scottish British water course. Small burn Scottish countryside. Regional British waterway term. Reflects British Scottish geographical vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
Scottish
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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