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 Bandeira: “a banner flowing to the dexter or, outlined argent, charged with a lion azure armed and langued gules, the staff of the first”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: small.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Jeremiah 6: 1.
Canting impression: “bandeira” (Portuguese » banner).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » banner.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 110.

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 Caiado (from Portugal): “a wolf sable”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Asturian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “cayer” (Asturian » to fall).
Virtual trace: shield » attitude and aspect » holding and beaver.
Denominant's origin: (?) allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 27.

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 Peçanha (from Portugal): “a wing gules, charged with three fleurs-de-lis in bend argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Ligurian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: industrial.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “pessa” (Ligurian » patch).
Virtual trace: shield » separation and aspect » bend indented.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 17.

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

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Lombard adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: unknown or none.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “fazer” (Portuguese » to make).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » castle.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 123.

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 Saldanha (from Portugal): “a tower argent, masoned, port, windows and roof azure, ensigned with a cross or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: architectural.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “aldeana” (Castilian » belonging to a hamlet).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration and aspect » tower ensigned with a cross.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 208.