What does the cryptic crossword clue "House I survey, old, one for the third estate? (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "House". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HO (synonym of "House") + I (abbreviation of "I") + POLL (synonym of "survey,") + O (synonym of "old,") + I (synonym of "one"); definition: "third estate?" The answer is HOIPOLLOI.

House I survey, old, one for the third estate? (3,6)

Guardian Cryptic #23719 | 9 Across | 2006-03-21 flower

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