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satchel

American  
[sach-uhl] / ˈsætʃ əl /

noun

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

satchel British  
/ 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

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Other Word Forms

  • satcheled adjective
  • satchelled adjective
  • unsatcheled adjective

Etymology

Origin of satchel

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

Example Sentences

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He began to capture the falling stars and trap them in an enchanted satchel.

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He pushed the stack of papers to one side and pulled his laptop from his satchel.

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She had a satchel slung over one shoulder, but she walked upright, and fast.

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I clutch my satchel with our gas masks.

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We receive pencils for our students and a satchel to carry our things.

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