/sa shay"/ or, esp. Brit., /sash"ay/ , n.
1. a small bag, case, or pad containing perfuming powder or the like, placed among handkerchiefs, lingerie, etc., to impart a pleasant scent.
2. Also, sachet powder . the powder contained in such a case.
[ 1475-85; sach- (comb. form of sac SACK 1 ) + -et -ET ]