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 Cardoso: “a lion's head erect or, surmounted by a thistle vert”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: ethological.
Implied quotation: (?) Second Book of Kings 14: 9.
Canting impression: “cardos” (Portuguese » thistles).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » thistles.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 77.