Sty \Sty\ (st[imac]), n.; pl. Sties (st[imac]z). [Written also stigh.]

[AS. stigu, fr. st[imac]gan to rise; originally, probably, a place into which animals climbed or went up. [root]164. See Sty, v. i., and cf. Steward.]

1. A pen or inclosure for swine. [1913 Webster]

2. A place of bestial debauchery. [1913 Webster]

To roll with pleasure in a sensual sty. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

Sty \Sty\, n.; pl. Sties. [Written also stigh.]

[AS. stigu, fr. st[=i]gan to rise; originally, probably, a place into which animals climbed or went up. [root]164. See Sty, v. i., and cf. Steward.]

1. A pen or inclosure for swine.

2. A place of bestial debauchery.

To roll with pleasure in a sensual sty. --Milton.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)