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Foible Definition & Meaning

foible
noun
  1. a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
  2. the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip

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Frequently asked questions

What does foible mean?
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
What part of speech is foible?
Foible is a noun.
How many definitions does foible have?
Foible has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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