Definitions for foible
ˈfɔɪ bəlfoible

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. idiosyncrasy, foible, mannerismnoun

   a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

2. foiblenoun

   the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. foiblenoun

   A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly.

   Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath.

2. foiblenoun

   A weakness or failing of character.

3. foiblenoun

   Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

4. foibleadjective

   weak.

5. Etymology: (1640-50) From faible.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. FOIBLEnoun

   A weak side; a blind side; a failing.

   Etymology: French.

   He knew the foibles of human nature. John Freind, Hist. of Phys.

   The witty men sometimes have sense enough to know their own foible, and therefore they craftily shun the attacks of argument. Isaac Watts, Logick.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. foible

   This is a glossary of terms used in fencing.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. foible

   A foible is a minor weakness, flaw, or peculiar trait in someone's character or behavior. It's typically not harmful or serious in nature and often contributes to the individual's unique personality.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Foibleadjective

   weak; feeble

2. Foiblenoun

   a moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty

3. Foiblenoun

   the half of a sword blade or foil blade nearest the point; -- opposed to forte

4. Etymology: [OF. foible. See Feeble.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Foible

   foi′bl, n. a weak point in one's character: a failing. [O. Fr. foible, weak.]

Matched Categories

1. • Part
   • Peculiarity

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How to pronounce foible?

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   Australian

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How to say foible in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of foible in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of foible in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=foible
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Foible
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=foible
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foible
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foible
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=foible
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=foible