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 Couto: “a castle argent, masoned sable, port and windows vert”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: architectural.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Isaiah 14: 23.
Canting impression: “coutar” (Portuguese » to shelter).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » castle.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous (from the proposition).
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 18.