Associations to the word «Foible»
Noun
Wiktionary
FOIBLE, adjective. (obsolete) Weak; feeble.
FOIBLE, noun. A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly.
FOIBLE, noun. (fencing) Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.
FOIBLE, noun. A weakness or failing of character.
Dictionary definition
FOIBLE, noun. A behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual.
FOIBLE, noun. The weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip.
Wise words
In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike
fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the
new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.