ˈfȯibəl noun
( -s )
Etymology: obsolete French (now faible ), from obsolete foible, adjective (now faible ), weak, from Old French flebe, feble, foible — more at feeble
1. : the part of a sword blade or foil blade between the middle and point — opposed to forte
2. : a minor flaw or shortcoming in personal character or behavior : failing , weakness
longing for past ages is a human foible
3. : an eccentric or whimsical liking for or interest in something : fad
hi-fi looked like the private foible of experts — Brooks Atkinson
Synonyms: see fault