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.