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 Ternate: “an arm erect vested in mail, holding a Moor's head proper by the turban argent”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Ternate adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: unknown or none.
Implied quotation: (?) Gospel of Saint Matthew 14: 6-11.
Canting impression: “internar” (Portuguese » to confine).
Virtual trace: shield » overlapping » arm issuing from a wall.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 6.

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 Criado (from Portugal): “a saltire or”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: unknown or none.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “criar” (Castilian » to grow).
Virtual trace: shield & crest » proportionality » saltires.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous (from the proposition).
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 107.

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 D. Fr. Cristóvão Moniz, Titular Bishop of Oreoi: “a mitre ...”.
 

Semantic levels: one.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: maritime.
Implied quotation: hagiographic.
Canting impression: “munir” (Portuguese » to provide).
Virtual trace: shield » placement » bends with saltires.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 14.

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 Cordes (from Portugal): “a stag's head issuant proper, collared or and thereto a bell pendant of the last”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: small.
Denominant's verbalization: Picard adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: unknown or none.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “décorer” (French » to decorate).
Virtual trace: crest » figuration » stag's head.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 58.