[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

foible \foi"ble\, n.
   1. a moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty.
      1913 webster

            a disposition radically noble and generous, clouded
            and overshadowed by superficial foibles. --de
                                                  quincey.
      1913 webster

   2. the half of a sword blade or foil blade nearest the point;
      -- opposed to forte. written also faible.

   syn: fault; imperfection; failing; weakness; infirmity;
        frailty; defect. see fault.
        1913 webster
see also:
forte faible fault 

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