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 Lopes (Leonese, from Portugal): “a saltire 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: “pesar” (Castilian » to weigh).
Virtual trace: crest » figuration » saltire.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 111.

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 Sardinha : “a whale's head issuant proper, vorant three sardines argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: excessive.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Ezekiel 47: 9.
Canting impression: “sardinha” (Portuguese » sardine).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » sardine.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 199.

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 Pilar Cornejo (from Portugal): “an eagle displayed sable”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: excessive.
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “pilar” (Castilian » pillar).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » pillar.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 161.