Old Portuguese

Noun

moleira f

1. the top of the head
   • 13th century, attributed to Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, E codex, cantiga 213 (facsimile):

     […] ca ficou todo britado. dos pees tro ena moleira

     […] that he became all bruised, from the feet to the top of the head.

Portuguese

Noun

moleira f (plural moleiras)

1. fontanelle (soft spot on the head of babies)

Synonyms

• fontanela