n.
Pronunciation: ' fo ̇ i-b ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: obsolete French (now faible ), from obsolete foible weak, from Old French feble feeble
Date: circa 1648
1 : the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
2 : a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior : WEAKNESS <admired their teacher despite his foible s >
synonyms see FAULT