foible

Noun
Synonyms: idiosyncrasymannerism

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individualSynonyms: idiosyncrasymannerism
  2. the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Foible \Foi"ble\, a. [OF. foible. See Feeble.] Weak; feeble. [Obs.] --Lord Herbert. [1913 Webster]
Foible \Foi"ble\, n.

1.A moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty. [1913 Webster]

A disposition radically noble and generous, clouded and overshadowed by superficial foibles.— De Quincey.[1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

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