foible

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Related terms 1.4.3 Translations

[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)

1. (obsolete) weak.

[edit] Noun

foible (plural foibles)

1. 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.

2. A weakness or failing of character.
3. (fencing) Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

[edit] Synonyms

• (a weakness or failing of character): fault

[edit] Related terms

• feeble

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