adv. [ Pref. a- + piece. ] Each by itself; by the single one; to each; as the share of each; as, these melons cost a shilling apiece. “Fined . . . a thousand pounds apiece.” Hume. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In pieces or to pieces. [ Obs. ] “Being torn apieces.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]