"It was also more suited to the dignity of the Leader ... to live in a house than in a mere ___" (line from "Animal Farm") (3)

I believe the answer is:

sty

(Other definitions for sty that I've seen before include "Animal pen" , "Pig-house" , "Eye ailment or pig's home" , "Pig-pen and eye infection" , "Piggery" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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