Re: THEORY: counterpick (was: Re: THEORY: picking nits)
| From: | Patrick Dunn <tb0pwd1@...> |
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| Date: | Monday, July 12, 1999, 21:44 |
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On Mon, 12 Jul 1999, Raymond A. Brown wrote:
> Indeed, the same Old French words gives English triplets:
> 1. foible (noun) - a weakness, a penchant, a failing.
> 2. faible (noun) - the part of a foil blade between the middle & the point
> (i.e. the weak part).
> 3. feeble (adj.) - weak, vacillating, lacking force.
Hmm. I fence foil and I've always seen it spelled "foible," never
"faible." Of course, fencers aren't really known for their good French,
contrary to popular belief. ;)
--Patrick