Study that is saint’s notes? (7)

I believe the answer is:

readies

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'notes?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both states of affairs as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'study that is saint's' is the wordplay.
'study' becomes 'read' (synonyms).
'that is' becomes 'ie' (short for Latin 'id est', 'that is').
'saint' becomes 's'.
'read'+'ie'+'s'='READIES'

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(Other definitions for readies that I've seen before include "The - - : cash (sl.)" , "money" , "Cash -- a desire (anag)" , "Bank notes" .)

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