What are the meaning, origin and usage of word ‘Foible’?

(Pronounced as: foy-bl)

Meaning: A noun, "foible" means a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behaviour.

Origin: The word traces its origin to the French word "faible" meaning week and is borrowed from the Old French word "feble". Its first known use was in 1648.

Usage: As the day of coronation drew closer, she hoped that the crown would be hers for the taking, praying her father would care little for her foibles.

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