Sun.Tel.GK 799

[shirmic]

18a) More like trees with a Dutch disease E?M?E?
I can only think of "Elmier" but can't find this word in any dictionary !
Can anyone help please?

[ianmunt]

That was my best guess and it fits in,but sounds a very contrived word

[shirmic]

Thank you ianmunt. I will wait & see if anyone else comes up with a better answer !

[ianmunt]

http://www.wordwebonline.com/en/ELMY this seems to confirm the word exists!

[gardenknowin]

But what a strange word! I can see how it is the comparative of elmy (in Chambers) but can you imagine anyone using it in normal speech -- " I say, old chap, my little woodland glade is elmier than yours....!" Where do the compilers dig them up from ? Not the elms, that is...!