The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Piece \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.
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   2. To unite; to join; to combine. --Fuller.
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            His adversaries . . . pieced themselves together in
            a joint opposition against him.       --Fuller.
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