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This eye-catching gold slip with cream trim and sky-high slit works wonders with a simple satchel and classic Mary Janes.—Julia Guerra, InStyle, 21 June 2026 At just $154, this designer-quality satchel immediately caught my attention.—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 If a dog attacks, carriers are trained to use their mail satchel as a shield and to deploy dog repellent if necessary.—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 Now’s a great time to upgrade your everyday bag to a roomy satchel or invest in a tote to take to and from work thanks to these deals.—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for satchel
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Etymology
Middle English sachel, from Anglo-French sachel, sacel, from Late Latin saccellum, diminutive of Latin sacculus, diminutive of saccus bag — more at sack