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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Foible \Foi"ble\, noun
1. A moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty.
A disposition radically noble and generous, clouded and overshadowed by superficial foibles. --De Quincey.
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}.
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