What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son first to meet Virgin Queen and nun (6)" mean?

The definition is "nun". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="Son") + IST (abbreviation="first") + ER (abbreviation="Queen") = SISTER; definition: "nun" The answer is SISTER.

Son first to meet Virgin Queen and nun (6)

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