A bag with a strap that goes over the shoulder, used for carrying books, documents, or belongings.
From Middle English 'sachel,' derived from Old French 'sachet,' diminutive of 'sac' (bag); ultimately from Latin 'saccus' meaning a bag or pouch.
The leather satchel became iconic for British schoolchildren and later soldiers in World War I—something about its design was so practical that it barely changed in a century, making it a rare example of perfect functional design.
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