satchel
satch·el
noun \ˈsa-chəl\: a small bag that is carried over your shoulder and that is used for carrying clothes, books, etc.
Full Definition of SATCHEL
: a small bag often with a shoulder strap
— satch·el·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun
See Origin of SATCHEL
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
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