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 Bivar (from Portugal): “a lion or”.

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: “IV” (Castilian » four).
Virtual trace: shield » number » four.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 63.

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 Cisneiros (from Portugal): “a swan argent, beaked, membered and collared or”.

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: “cisne” (Castilian » swan).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » swan.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 29.

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 Malheiro: “a palm tree proper”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Job 29: 19-20.
Canting impression: “alagar” (Portuguese » to flood).
Virtual trace: shield » separation » river.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 122.

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 Fidalgo (from Portugal): “a ten-pointed star or”.

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: “fido” (Portuguese » faithful).
Virtual trace: shield and crest » figurations » star and star.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 23.

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 Monte (from Portugal): “a leopard gules, charged on the forehead with a mullet proper”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Italian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: disassociated from the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “monte” (Italian » hill).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » hill.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 153.