Maiden in Bankside butcher's (5)
I believe the answer is:
debut
'maiden' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.
'in bankside butcher's' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'DEBUT' can be found hidden inside 'bankside butchers'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for debut that I've seen before include "First appearance, a coming-out" , "First attempt" , "Start -- launch" , "entrance" , "Beginning, first performance" .)