satchel
Americannoun
noun
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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Not necessarily a designer one, but a handbag with a strong sense of itself — an acid-green baguette bag, a wicker orb with a padlock, a cheetah-print apothecary satchel.
From Salon
A mask, clothing and a satchel seen in surveillance footage from Providence was found in his car parked outside.
Jackson, wearing a flashy dark suit and leather shoes that matched his brown satchel, told reporters outside the courthouse that the case was “very, very complex.”
Done gathering his plans, he closed his satchel.
From Literature
They are also trained to stand their ground during an attack, using their satchel or dog repellent to defend themselves if necessary.
From Los Angeles Times
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