Bepiece

/bɪˈpis/ verb

Definition

To repair or patch something by attaching pieces to it; to assemble from pieces.

Etymology

From 'be-' prefix + 'piece'. This suggests putting something together from pieces or reinforcing something with additional pieces attached.

Kelly Says

This verb captures the medieval and Renaissance art of patchwork repair—before mass production, everything precious was 'bepieced' back together again and again.

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