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.
   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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   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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