Piece, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Pieced (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Piecing (?).] 1. To make, enlarge, or repair, by the addition of a piece or pieces; to patch; as, to piece a garment; — often with out. Shak.
2. To unite; to join; to combine. Fuller.
His adversaries... pieced themselves together in a joint opposition against him. Fuller.