n. A small bag.
n. A chief of a tribe of the American Indians; a sagamore.
n. The government or jurisdiction of a sachem. Dr. T. Dwight. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Office or condition of a sachem. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F., dim. of sac. See Sac. ] A scent bag, or perfume cushion, to be laid among handkerchiefs, garments, etc., to perfume them. [ 1913 Webster ]