Kindles display poet (5)

I believe the answer is:

burns

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'poet' is the definition.
(Rabbie Burns 1759-1796 the Scottish poet)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for burns that I've seen before include "Cremates -- Scottish poet, d.1796" , "Tam o' Shanter poet, d. 1796" , "Rabbie - - (poet)" , "feels strong emotion" , "Overcooks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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