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 Borja (from Portugal): “an ox passant gules”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: excessive.
Denominant's verbalization: Aragonese adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “bou” (Aragonese » ox).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » ox.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 67.

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 Garcês (of Afonso Garcês, from Portugal): “two keys in saltire wards upwards and outwards azure, supporting a crescent inverted argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Aragonese adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: compound.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “Garcia”.
Virtual trace: shield » separation » 1^st and 2^nd partition of the fess .
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 342.

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 Garrido (from Portugal): “a wolf sable”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: small.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Aragonese adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “esgarriar” (Catalan » to lead astray).
Virtual trace: crest » figuration » wolf.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 217.

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 Pina (from the South): “a tower argent, masoned, port and windows azure”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Aragonese adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: architectural.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “pino” (Portuguese » summit).
Virtual trace: shield » placement and figuration » on a mount.
Denominant's origin: (?) allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 29.

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 Luna (from Portugal): “a saltire gules, charged with a crescent inverted argent”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Aragonese adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “luna” (Aragonese » moon).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration and tincture » crescent argent.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 3.