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 Dutra (from Portugal): “a vulture proper, beaked and membered or”.

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: “teren” (Dutch » to tar).
Virtual trace: shield » figurations and tincture » gouttes sable.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 189.