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foible

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foi·ble  (foibl)
n.
1. A minor weakness or failing of character.
2. The weaker section of a sword blade, from the middle to the tip.

[Obsolete French foible, weak point of a sword, weak, from Old French feble, weak; see feeble.]

foible [ˈfɔɪbəl]
n
1. a slight peculiarity or minor weakness; idiosyncrasy
2. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) the most vulnerable part of a sword's blade, from the middle to the tip Compare forte1 [2]
[from obsolete French, from obsolete adj: feeble]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.foible - a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individualfoible - a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
2.foible - the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
part, portion - something less than the whole of a human artifact; "the rear part of the house"; "glue the two parts together"
sword, steel, blade, brand - a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

foible
Translations
foible [ˈfɔɪbl] Nmanía f
foible [ˈfɔɪbəl] ntravers m
foible
nEigenheit f
foible [ˈfɔɪbl] ndebolezza, mania


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My foible was patriotism; I was ruined by the baneful habit of trying to serve my country.
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