maiden

(noun) an unmarried girl (especially a virgin). Synonyms: maid.

(noun) (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored. Synonyms: maiden over.

(adj) serving to set in motion. Synonyms: inaugural, initiative, initiatory, first. Examples: "The magazine's inaugural issue." "The initiative phase in the negotiations." "An initiatory step toward a treaty." "His first (or maiden) speech in congress." "The liner's maiden voyage."