satchel

noun

satch·​el ˈsa-chəl How to pronounce satchel (audio)
: a small bag often with a shoulder strap
satchelful noun

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Lindholm told the court about finding a satchel containing about $500 in cash (roughly $18,000 today), a wallet, and a bank book belonging to the Frehrs. Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024 Michael Kors Grayson Medium Metallic Empire Monogram Satchel Michael Kors Grayson Medium Metallic Empire Monogram Satchel Get this trending Michael Kors satchel for 25% off just in time for the holiday gifting season. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 Explore stylish deals at the Michael Kors Black Friday Preview sale, including large tote bags, trendy backpacks and stylish satchels for as low as $50. Alexis Simmerman, The Tennessean, 29 Nov. 2024 This winter, take your outfits to the next level with this crossbody satchel, which reviewers say is an affordable designer look-alike. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for satchel 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sachel, from Anglo-French sachel, sacel, from Late Latin saccellum, diminutive of Latin sacculus, diminutive of saccus bag — more at sack

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of satchel was in the 14th century

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“Satchel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satchel. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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satchel

noun
satch·​el ˈsach-əl How to pronounce satchel (audio)
: a small bag often with a shoulder strap

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