Cryptic crossword clue
Maiden maybe initially anxious getting married — being this?  8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OVERAWED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does OVERAWED mean?

OVERAWED verb
  1. To restrain, subdue, or control by awe; to cow.

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