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A Scottish poet is ardent (5)

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burns

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'a scottish poet' is the definition.
(Robert Burns)

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(Other definitions for burns that I've seen before include "Scots poet" , "feels strong emotion" , "Cremates -- Scottish poet, d.1796" , "experiences strong emotion" , "Is on fire" .)

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