1594 T. Nashe sig. H4 Boulstered out with rough plumed siluer plush.
1881 D. H. Boulger II. iv. 124 Off the lively lady goes, fluttering along the hot dusty street like some gaudy, rough-plumed bird.
1905 H. Tudor 19 Colder and shriller the night wind blew, And now on its rough plumed wing was borne A sound yet fiercer and forlorn.