[f. ASSIGN v. + -ER1. Cf. OF. assigneur, and see ASSIGNOR.] One who assigns, allots, apportions, etc.: see the vb.
1667. Decay Chr. Piety, i. 20 (J.). The Gospel is at once the assigner of our tasks, and the Magazeen of our strength.
1682. Scarlett, Exchanges, 227. He may chuse which of the Assigners he pleases, to demand Satisfaction of.
1859. Merivale, Rom. Emp., IV. xxxv. 186. The assigner of the military colonies.
