Definition of SATCHEL

satchel

Plural: satchels

Noun

  • A small bag, often with a shoulder strap, for carrying books or items.
  • luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
  • A bag or case with one or two shoulder straps, especially used to carry books etc.

Examples

  • He reached into his mental SATCHEL of words, pulling out a perfect play.

Origin / Etymology

First recorded circa 1340 as Middle English sachel, from Old French sachel, from Late Latin saccellum (“money bag, purse”), a diminutive of Latin sacculus, itself a diminutive of saccus (“bag”). See sack.

Scrabble Score: 12

satchel: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
satchel: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
satchel: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

satchel: valid Words With Friends Word