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Foible
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Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. A moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty. A disposition radically noble and generous, clouded and overshadowed by superficial foibles. De Quincey.
2. The half of a sword blade or foil blade nearest the point; -- opposed to forte. [Written also faible.]
Synonyms: Fault; imperfection; failing; weakness; infirmity; frailty; defect. See Fault.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
Weak; feeble. [Obs.] Lord Herbert.