# foible

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfɔɪbəl/

## Definitions
1. A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
2. A weakness or failing of character.
3. Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

## Etymology
1640–50, from Early Modern French foible (“feeble”) (contemporary French faible). Doublet of feeble.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/foible