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 Sotomaior (from Portugal): “a lion argent charged with three fesses chequy of three gules and or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: documental.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “solto” (Portuguese » free).
Virtual trace: crest » figuration » lion.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 45.