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 Resende: “on a goat sable, gutty d'or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: animal husbandry.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Psalms 67: 10-11.
Canting impression: “reses” (Portuguese » mammal livestock).
Virtual trace: shield » figurations » goats.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 221.