A feather; esp., a soft, downy feather, or a long,
conspicuous, or handsome feather.

An ornamental tuft of feathers.

A feather, or group of feathers, worn as an ornament; a
waving ornament of hair, or other material resembling feathers.

A token of honor or prowess; that on which one prides
himself; a prize or reward.

A large and flexible panicle of inflorescence resembling a
feather, such as is seen in certain large ornamental grasses.

To pick and adjust the plumes or feathers of; to dress or
prink.

To strip of feathers; to pluck; to strip; to pillage;
also, to peel.

To pride; to vaunt; to boast; – used reflexively; as, he
plumes himself on his skill.