Forte (fōrt), n. [IT. forte: cf. F. fort. See Fort.] 1. The strong point; that in which one excels.
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The construction of a fable seems by no means the forte of our modern poetical writers. Jeffrey.
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2. The stronger part of the blade of a sword; the part of half nearest the hilt; -- opposed to foible.
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