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 Preto: “a black arm embowed, holding a rod or”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: industrial.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Isaiah 30: 1-2.
Canting impression: “preto” (Portuguese » black).
Virtual trace: crest » tincture » black.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 17.