Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (Parentheticals) - AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Tax on interest rate swap	$ (7,231)	$ (1,183)	$ (17)
Tax on other cash-flow hedges	588	3,276	785
Taxes on defined benefit pension plans adjustment	$ 75,083	$ 74,382	$ 90,734