Websters' First New Intergalactic Wickedary of the English Language

Websters' First New Intergalactic Wickedary of the English Language is a revolutionary reimagining of language and meaning that challenges traditional boundaries of thought, speech, and identity. Created by Mary Daly with illustrations by Jane Caputi, it invites readers into a universe where words regain their creative and transformative power.

More than a dictionary, this work is a playful, subversive, and visionary exploration of how language shapes consciousness. It empowers readers to reclaim words from patriarchal history and reshape them into tools of liberation, imagination, and self-definition.

Blending linguistic invention with humor, myth, and philosophy, the Wickedary reveals how language can both imprison and free the mind. Every entry invites reflection, rebellion, and rediscovery of what it means to speak and create authentically in one’s own voice.

Celebrated by scholars, artists, and thinkers for its originality and daring, this book has become a cornerstone in feminist thought and linguistic creativity. It continues to inspire generations of readers who seek meaning beyond convention and who understand that words carry the power to transform worlds.

Often sought after for its rarity and enduring influence, the Wickedary remains a unique testament to imagination, language, and resistance—an indispensable companion for anyone exploring the intersections of feminism, literature, and philosophy.