Note 13 - Financial Instruments - Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 01, 2018	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 02, 2017
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in income	$ 10,520		$ (1,606)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Currency Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	(5,606)	$ 11
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	$ 24,918	$ 48