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 Raposo (from Portugal): “a fox passant or”.

Semantic levels: two or more.
Discretion index: medium (I, II).
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: unknown or none.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Nehemiah 3: 34-35.
Canting impression: “raposo” (Portuguese » male fox).
Virtual trace: crest » figuration » fox.
Denominant's origin: (?) autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 155 (I), 322 (II).