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 Saraiva: “a swordfish issuant proper”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Asturian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: disassociated from the shield.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Ezekiel 38: 20-22.
Canting impression: “saraiva” (Portuguese » hail).
Virtual trace: shield » pattern » vair.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 307.