Definitions for: Foible


[n] the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
[n] a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual



Webster (1913) Definition: Foi"ble, a. [OF. foible. See Feeble.]
Weak; feeble. [Obs.] --Lord Herbert.


Foi"ble, 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.]

Syn: Fault; imperfection; failing; weakness; infirmity;
frailty; defect. See Fault.

Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, mannerism

See Also: blade, brand, distinctiveness, part, peculiarity, portion, speciality, specialness, specialty, steel, sword

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