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 Ramires (from Portugal): “a saltire gules, charged with five scallops or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “ramo” (Castilian » branch).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » branch.
Denominant's origin: (?) allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 7.

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 Seixas (from Portugal): “a stock dove argent, wings elevated, beaked and membered gules”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: small.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: ethological.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “seixa” (Portuguese » stock dove).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » stock dove.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 183.

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 Varela (from Portugal): “a lion issuant argent , holding in his paws a staff vert”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “varar” (Portuguese » to trespass).
Virtual trace: crest » attitude » issuant.
Denominant's origin: (?) allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 40.

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 Matos: “a lion issuant or, armed and langued azure, holding in his right paw a branch of pine vert”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: agricultural.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Judges 9: 48-49.
Canting impression: “mato” (Portuguese » bush).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » pine tree.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 141.

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 Aguilera (from Portugal): “an eagle displayed sable”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “águila” (Castilian » eagle).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » eagle.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 49.