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 Avalos (from Portugal): “a castle or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: military
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “vallar” (Castilian » to fence in).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » bordure.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 73.

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 Ponte (from Portugal): “a wyvern's head and neck or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: small.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: architectural.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “ponte” (Portuguese » bridge).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » bridge.
Denominant's origin: (?) allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 25.

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 Corelha (from Portugal): “a greyhound courant argent, with a collar azure, garnished or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: venatic.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “correr” (Castilian » to run).
Virtual trace: crest » attitude » courant.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 10.