'faible' definitions:

Definition of 'faible'

From: GCIDE
  • Foible \Foi"ble\, n.
  • 1. A moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty. [1913 Webster]
  • A disposition radically noble and generous, clouded and overshadowed by superficial foibles. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]