The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
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]