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 Corveira (from Portugal): “a crow sable”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Catalan adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: ethological.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “corbera” (Catalan » crow's nesting place).
Virtual trace: shield » figurations » crows.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 78.

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 Guerra (from Asturias): “A tower argent in flames proper”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: small .
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: military.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “guerra” (Castilian » war).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration and aspect » tower in flames.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 68.

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 Serpa: “a wyvern or, issuant from a tower argent, armed and langued gules”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: unknown or none.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Revelation 20: 2-4.
Canting impression: “serpe” (Portuguese » wyvern).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » wyvern.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 99.

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 Castro (legitimate): “a lion issuant or, armed and langued azure”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: unknown or none.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “troar” (Portuguese » to roar).
Virtual trace: crest » figuration » lion.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 11.

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 Murilhas (from Portugal): “an arm vambraced, holding a sabre argent, surmounted by a Moor's head proper, with a turban azure and argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “morillo” (Castilian » little Moor).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » Moor's head.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 21.