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But, until now, one iconic carryall remained in the archives: the hefty satchel bag.—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 16 July 2025 They are also trained to stand their ground during an attack, using their satchel or dog repellent to defend themselves if necessary.—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025 If they’re charged, they’re trained to stand their ground, protect themselves with the mail satchel as shield, and spray dog repellent if necessary.—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 July 2025 Iconic destinations like Acapulco and the French Riviera embraced the new oversize straw tote and satchel styles as vacation wardrobe chic.—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for satchel
Word History
Etymology
Middle English sachel, from Anglo-French sachel, sacel, from Late Latin saccellum, diminutive of Latin sacculus, diminutive of saccus bag — more at sack
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