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.