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A Mr. XXX

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Hi,

Can "a" be used before Mr. Mrs. and Miss?

A Mr. XXX came to meet you.
 
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Yes, it can. It means a person by the name of Mr ABC came to meet you.

Note, I used ABC because alas XXX has acquired a special connotation. http://www.yourdictionary.com/xxx
 
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(It's OK. This is laden with double entendres but is safe for work and for kiddies.)
 
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It wouldn't be used about a person who is known to the speaker and listener.
 
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