The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Pis'e \Pi`s['e]"\, n. [F. pis['e], from piser to stamp, pound,
   L. pisare.] (Arch.)
   A species of wall made of stiff earth or clay rammed in
   between molds which are carried up as the wall rises; --
   called also pis['e] work. --Gwilt.
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