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Definition

To have a weakness for.

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Origins

From the French "avoir un faible pour". Faible is cognate with foible and feeble.

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In Context

  • "I had always had a fable for nudes. Unfortunately my wife did not feel the same way."
  • "“My mother, just like your wife, had a fable for Gaelic names, and Seamus is the Gaelic version of James.”"
  • "Those that have a fable for good music combined with excellent food will love the unique concept of this club!"
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