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 Montês (from Portugal): “a wolf statant sable, armed gules”.

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: “montar” (Castilian » to raise).
Virtual trace: crest » placement » on the wreath.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 28.

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 Brederode (from Portugal): “two arms erect proper, vested vert, rolled up or, holding in each hand a horse foot sable, hooves upwards, horseshoes or, nailed argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Dutch adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: disassociated from the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “rood” (Dutch » red).
Virtual trace: shield » tincture » gules.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 82.

 

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 Castanheda (from Portugal): “two chestnut branches in saltire vert, fructed or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: disassociated from the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “castaño” (Castilian » chestnut tree).
Virtual trace: crest » figuration » chestnut branch.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 48.

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 Landerset (from Portugal): “a cross-bow, drawn and armed with an arrow or, between two wings argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: French adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “élan” (French » impulse).
Virtual trace: shield » aspect » drawn.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 160.

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 Carrilho (of Gaspar Gil, from Portugal): “a castle gules, surmounted by a fleur-de-lis 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: “Carrilho”.
Virtual trace: shield » arms of Carrilho (second quarter).
Denominant's origin: (?) autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 40.