5 x 11: The Code of Heraldry

In accordance with our methodological approach, we report the development of a new semantic proposition for the crest in the arms of Martin of Lockynge: “a hand holding a sabre proper, hilt and pommel or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: English.
Designant's verbalization: English.
Heraldic plot: military.
Canting impression: “to mar”.
Virtual trace: crest and shield » figurations » sabre and crescents.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Number of graphemes: 7 ~ 7.
Cypher: 61.

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In accordance with our methodological approach, we report the development of a new semantic proposition for the crest in the arms of Newton: “a bear's head issuant argent, muzzled gules”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: small.
Denominant's verbalization: English.
Designant's verbalization: English.
Heraldic plot: disassociated from the shield.
Canting impression: “new tone”.
Virtual trace: crest » aspect » muzzled.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Number of graphemes: 7 ~ 11.
Cypher: 364.

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In accordance with our methodological approach, we report the development of a new semantic proposition for the crest in the arms of Rider of Litchfield: “out of a mural crown per pale or and azure, a snake erect proper”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: English.
Designant's verbalization: English.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Canting impression: “raiders”.
Virtual trace: shield » attitude » holding in the beak.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Number of graphemes: 6 ~ 5.
Cypher: 139.

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In accordance with our methodological approach, we report the development of a new semantic proposition for the crest in the arms of Jones of Foy: “a hedgehog proper”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: English.
Designant's verbalization: English.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Canting impression: “to shy”.
Virtual trace: crest and shield » figuration and figuration » hedgehog, lion.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Number of graphemes: 7 ~ 7.
Cypher: 3.

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In accordance with our methodological approach, we report the development of a new semantic proposition for the crest in the arms of Nelson of Plymouth Dock: “an arm erect vambraced proper, holding a fleur-de-lis per pale sable and argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: English.
Designant's verbalization: English.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Canting impression: “to saw”.
Virtual trace: shield » separation » per pale.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Number of graphemes: 7 ~ 8.
Cypher: 60.

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