What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bashful modesty of company head (7)" mean?

The definition is "Bashful modesty". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COY (synonym="abbr. for company") + NESS (synonym="head") = COYNESS; definition: "Bashful modesty" The answer is COYNESS.

Bashful modesty of company head (7)

Times Cryptic #29019 | 28 Across | 2024-09-11 flower

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