FOIBLES

Noun

foibles

plural of foible

Source: Wiktionary


FOIBLE

Foi"ble, a. Etym: [OF. foible. See Feeble.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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