Main Entry: foi·ble

Pronunciation: \ˈfȯi-bəl\

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 foibles>

synonyms see fault