GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Foible , a. [OF. foible. See Feeble.] Weak; feeble. [Obs.]
    Lord Herbert.

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    Foible , n.
    1. A moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty.
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      A disposition radically noble and generous, clouded and overshadowed by superficial foibles.
      De Quincey.

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    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.

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