foible
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
(1640-50) From French faible (“‘feeble’”).
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈfɔɪbəl/
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- Rhymes: -ɔɪbəl
[edit] Adjective
foible (comparative more foible, superlative most foible)
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[edit] Noun
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foible (plural foibles)
- A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly.
- Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath.
- A weakness or failing of character.
- (fencing) Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.
[edit] Synonyms
- (a weakness or failing of character): fault
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[edit] Translations
a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way
a weakness or failing of character
part of a sword
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