Foi"ble (?), a. [OF. foible. See Feeble.] Weak; feeble. [Obs.] Lord Herbert.

Foi"ble (?), n. 1. A moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty.

A disposition radically noble and generous, clouded and overshadowed by superficial foibles.

2. 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.

• A quirk, idiosyncracy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural)
        Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath.
  
• A weakness or failing of character.
  
• Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.