satch·el  (sāch'əl)  n. A small bag, often having a shoulder strap, used for carrying books or clothing. [Middle English sachel, from Old French, from Late Latin saccellus, from Latin sacculus, diminutive of saccus, bag; see sack1.] satch'eled adj., satch'el·ful' (-fŏŏl') n. |