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satchel

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Noun — A bag, often with one or two shoulder straps, used for carrying books or other belongings.

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How to use satchel

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a leather satchel a school satchel

Etymology

Traced back to Latin saccus ("bag"), through a diminutive form that passed via Old French sachel into Middle English by the 1300s.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “satchel” mean?

The word “satchel” means a bag, often with one or two shoulder straps, used for carrying books or other belongings. In plain terms, a shoulder bag, especially the kind used for carrying schoolbooks.

How do you pronounce “satchel”?

“Satchel” is pronounced SAT-shuhl (/ˈsæt͡ʃəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “satchel” in a sentence?

Here is “satchel” used in a sentence: “The schoolboy slung his satchel over one shoulder.”

What part of speech is “satchel”?

“Satchel” is a noun.

Where does the word “satchel” come from?

The word “satchel” dates back to around 1300 and comes from Latin. Traced back to Latin saccus ("bag"), through a diminutive form that passed via Old French sachel into Middle English by the 1300s.

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