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 Costa: “two ribs in saltire argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: human.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Ezekiel 37: 1-8.
Canting impression: “costa” (Portuguese » rib).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » rib.
Denominant's origin: (?) autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 69.