1607. Topsell, Four-f. Beasts, 74. [Cows] wel ribbed.
1707. [see RIBBED ppl. a. 1].
1847. W. C. L. Martin, The Ox, 80/2. A heavy and well-ribbed carcass.
1908. Westm. Gaz., 25 April, 3/1. Large, well-ribbed umbrellas warranted not to blow inside out.