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 Freixinho: “an ash tree vert”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: military.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Isaiah 2: 4.
Canting impression: “freixinho” (Portuguese » small ash tree).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » ash tree.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 135.