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 Bocarro: “a man's head proper affronty, crined gold, the mouth open”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: religious.
Implied quotation: (?) Gospel of Saint Mark 6: 17-18, 25, 28.
Canting impression: “boca” (Portuguese » mouth).
Virtual trace: shield » aspect » mouth.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 23.