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 Taveira: “a lion issuant or semy of torteaux, armed and langued gules”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Revelation 5: 5.
Canting impression: “abeirar” (Portuguese » to border).
Virtual trace: crest » attitude » issuant.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 151.