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 Pimenta: “a man issuant proper, vested azure, holding in his right hand a staff erect or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: religious.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Exodus 14: 16.
Canting impression: “ementar” (Portuguese » to mention).
Virtual trace: shield » separation » quarterly.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 87.

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 Lucas (from Portugal): “a pear slipped and leaved proper”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: agricultural.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “caer” (Castilian » to fall).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » pear.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 33.

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 Esmeraldo (from Portugal): “a lion sable”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: French adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: compound.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “mer” (French » sea).
Virtual trace: shield » tincture » azure.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 9.

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 Cabeça de Vaca (from Portugal): “a cow's head and neck argent”.

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: (?) Book of Genesis 41: 1-4.
Canting impression: “cabeza de vaca” (Castilian » cow's head).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » cow's head.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 536.

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 Botilher (from Portugal): “an eagle sable, beaked or, langued gules, issuant from a nest argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) English adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: disassociated from the shield.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Genesis 40: 16-21.
Canting impression: “butler”.
Virtual trace: shield » figurations » cups.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 59.