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 Lopes (of João Lopes): “a crow sable, holding in the beak a palm branch or”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: ethological.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Job 29: 18.
Canting impression: “opar” (Portuguese » to bloat).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » crow.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 84.

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 Castilho (from Portugal): “a greyhound rampant argent, collared gules”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: small.
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “castillo” (Castilian » castle).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » castle.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 329.

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 Gurgel (from Portugal): “a lion or”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: excessive.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) German adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: agricultural.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “Gurke” (German » cucumber).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » fleur-de-lis.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous (from the proposition).
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 33.

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 Giralte (from Portugal): “a tower, surmounted by a wyvern argent”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Catalan adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “altear” (Portuguese » to raise).
Virtual trace: crest » placement » surmounted.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous (from the proposition).
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 201.

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 Mendanha (from Portugal): “a sheaf of three arrows gules, feathered or, tied argent”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Basque adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: military.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “endeñar” (Castilian » to infect).
Virtual trace: shield » figurations  » arrows.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 70.