'vaguely-held' originates from the English word 'vague,' which comes from the Latin word 'vagus,' meaning 'wandering' or 'uncertain.'

'vague' evolved from the Latin 'vagus' through Old French 'vague' and eventually became the modern English word 'vague.'

Initially, 'vague' meant 'wandering' or 'uncertain,' but over time it evolved to mean 'not clearly expressed or defined.'