Foible
Pronunciation : Foi"ble
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [OF. foible. See Feeble.]
Definition : Defn: Weak; feeble. [Obs.] Lord Herbert.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Foi"ble
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913