5 x 11: The Code of Heraldry

In accordance with our methodological approach to heraldic parophony, we report the development of a new semantic proposition for the crest in the coat of arms of Carvalho: “a swan naiant its wings expanded argent, remiges and beak or, charged on the chest with an eight-pointed star of the same”.
 

Semantic levels: three or more.
Discretion index: null (III), slim (I, II).
Denominants' verbalization: Portuguese.
Designants' verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: ethological.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Genesis 9: 15.
Canting impression: “alagar” (Portuguese » to flood).
Virtual trace: shield » tincture » azure.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 118 (I), 17 (II), 0 (III).