satchel

[ sach-uhl ]

noun

1. a small bag, sometimes with a shoulder strap.

satchel

/ ˈsætʃəl /

noun

1. a rectangular bag, usually made of leather or cloth and provided with a shoulder strap, used for carrying books, esp school books

Derived Forms

• ˈsatchelled, adjective

Other Words From

• satcheled adjective
• un·satcheled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of satchel¹

1300–50; Middle English sachel < Old French < Latin saccellus, double diminutive of saccus sack ¹; -elle

Word History and Origins

Origin of satchel¹

C14: from Old French sachel a little bag, from Late Latin saccellus, from Latin saccus sack ¹

Related Words

• backpack
• briefcase
• carry-on
• duffel bag
• handbag
• knapsack
• pouch
• suitcase