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 Murilhas (from Portugal): “an arm vambraced, holding a sabre argent, surmounted by a Moor's head proper, with a turban azure and argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “morillo” (Castilian » little Moor).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » Moor's head.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 21.