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 Gouveia: “an eagle displayed gules semy of plates”.
 

Semantic levels: four or more.
Discretion index: medium (I), big (II, IV), excessive (III).
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: disassociated from the shield.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Deuteronomy 32: 8-11.
Canting impression: “gouvir” (Portuguese » to enjoy).
Virtual trace: shield » arms of transmission » Melo and Castro.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 23 (I), 35 (II), 132 (III), 150 (IV).