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 Bettencourt (from Portugal): “a lion sable, armed and langued gules”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: French adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “bête” (French » beast).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » lion.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 68.