Across
- 2. Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline
- 6. A chasuble or other robe worn by the clergy or choristers during services: a priest in green vestments came and preached a long sermon
- 7. A roughly built hut or cabin
- 8. Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words:
- 9. Loose fibre obtained by untwisting old rope, used especially in caulking wooden ships
- 10. The study of the punishment of crime and of prison management
- 11. A convicted criminal who reoffends, especially repeatedly
- 12. Moving in a slow, heavy, awkward way: Bob was a big, lumbering, gentle sort | figurative
Down
- 1. An ornate sleeveless outer vestment worn by a Catholic or High Anglican priest when celebrating Mass
- 3. Clothe or equip in something noticeable or impressive
- 4. Of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood. Mainly humorous ridiculously old-fashioned.
- 5. Make (a boat) watertight by stopping up any gaps in its hull
