In Scotland (especially Glasgow), an entrance passage in a tenement, with (usually ornate) tiling on the walls, frequently regarded as a sign of higher social standing.
Origin
Early 20th century. Close.
Definition of wally close in US English:
wally close
noun
Scottish
In Scotland (especially Glasgow), an entrance passage in a tenement, with (usually ornate) tiling on the walls, frequently regarded as a sign of higher social standing.