Anglo-Saxon notices transferees (7)

I believe the answer is:

assigns

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'transferees' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'anglo-saxon notices' is the wordplay.
'anglo-saxon' becomes 'AS' (abbreviation for Anglo-Saxon).
'notices' becomes 'signs'.
'as'+'signs'='ASSIGNS'

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(Other definitions for assigns that I've seen before include "delegates" , "Allocates a job" , "Allocates a task" , "Appoints to a duty" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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