The Collaborative International Dictionary
faible
Foible \Foi"ble\, n.
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A moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty.
A disposition radically noble and generous, clouded and overshadowed by superficial foibles.
--De Quincey. -
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.