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 Castanheda (from Portugal): “two chestnut branches in saltire vert, fructed or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: disassociated from the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “castaño” (Castilian » chestnut tree).
Virtual trace: crest » figuration » chestnut branch.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 48.