Married Madmoder?

[Lynn Christiansen]

In the 1787 Census for Aarhus http://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid162895

It indicates that Ane Sørensdatter is 'Married' AND 'Madmoder'.

My understanding is that "Madmoder" means "mistress". Further, can a woman be both a spouse and mistress to the same man? Or, does this have a different meaning?

Are there other interpretations of "Madmoder"?

Thank you for any help.....

[Gitte Johansen]

It is the same as husmoder, Housewife.

She makes sure, that the food is on the table.

Mad= food.

[Lynn Christiansen]

Thank you for the feedback, the census makes sense now.