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 Pau: “a lion issuant argent, 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 Isaiah 14: 22-23.
Canting impression: “pau” (Portuguese » timber).
Virtual trace: shield » separation » cross.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous (from the proposition).
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 25.