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 Figueiredo: “an arm erect vested azure, holding a fig branch or, with five leaves vert”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: agricultural.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Isaiah 34: 3-4.
Canting impression: “figueiredo” (Portuguese » fig trees).
Virtual trace: shield » figurations » fig tree leaves.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 4.

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 Mesquita: “a demi-Moor in profile proper, vested azure, wearing a turban argent, holding an assagai proper”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Basque adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: unknown or none.
Implied quotation: (?) Second Book of Kings 3: 20-21.
Canting impression: “quitar” (Portuguese » to leave).
Virtual trace: crest » attitude » issuant.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous (from the proposition).
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 184.

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 Bezerra (from Portugal): “a calf or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: animal husbandry.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Malachi 4: 2.
Canting impression: “calf”.
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » calf.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 15.

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 Franqui (from Portugal): “a unicorn issuant argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium .
Denominant's verbalization: Italian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: disassociated from the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “franquear” (Portuguese » to go through).
Virtual trace: shield » attitude » issuant.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 30.

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 Matamouros (from Portugal): “a Moor's head proper, with a turban vert, crowned 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: “matar” (Castilian » to kill).
Virtual trace: shield » figurations » Moors' heads.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 370.