| piece |
noun |
A fragment or part of anything separated from the whole, in any manner, as by cutting, splitting, breaking, or tearing; a part; a portion; as, a piece of sugar; to break in pieces., A definite portion or quantity, as of goods or work; as, a piece of broadcloth; a piece of wall paper., Any one thing conceived of as apart from other things of the same kind; an individual article; a distinct single effort of a series; a definite performance, A literary or artistic composition; as, a piece of poetry, music, or statuary., A musket, gun, or cannon; as, a battery of six pieces; a following piece., A coin; as, a sixpenny piece; — formerly applied specifically to an English gold coin worth 22 shillings., A fact; an item; as, a piece of news; a piece of knowledge., An individual; — applied to a person as being of a certain nature or quality; often, but not always, used slightingly or in contempt., One of the superior men, distinguished from a pawn., A castle; a fortified building., To make, enlarge, or repair, by the addition of a piece or pieces; to patch; as, to piece a garment; — often with out., To unite; to join; to combine., To unite by a coalescence of parts; to fit together; to join. |
| piety |
noun |
Veneration or reverence of the Supreme Being, and love of his character; loving obedience to the will of God, and earnest devotion to his service., Duty; dutifulness; filial reverence and devotion; affectionate reverence and service shown toward parents, relatives, benefactors, country, etc. |