Foible \Foi"ble\, 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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