Foible /(?)/

Foi·ble

Foible

a.
  1. Weak; feeble. [Obs.]

Foible

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.