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FOI'BLE, a. Weak. [Not used.]
FOI'BLE, n. [See Feeble.] A particular moral weakness; a failing. When we speak of a man's foible, in the singular, which is also called his weak side, we refer to a predominant failing. We use also the plural, foibles, to denote moral failings or defects. It is wise in every man to know his own foibles.
Weak; feeble.
[Obs.] Lord
Herbert. A moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty.
A disposition radically noble and generous, clouded and overshadowed by superficial foibles. De Quincey. 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. | ||||||||