What does the cryptic crossword clue "British scientist’s marriage not initially attracting people of fashion (9)" mean?

The definition is "fashion". The wordplay uses acrostic. EDDING (synonym="marriage") + TON (synonym="fashionable people, or the current fashion") = EDDINGTON; definition: "British scientist's" The answer is EDDINGTON.

British scientist’s marriage not initially attracting people of fashion (9)

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