Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortizable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Dec. 02, 2023
Original cost	$ 1,298,383	$ 1,200,628
Accumulated amortization	(492,717)	(471,962)
Net identifiable intangibles	805,666	728,666
Purchased Technology And Patents [Member]
Original cost	146,315	144,763
Accumulated amortization	(53,478)	(59,631)
Net identifiable intangibles	92,837	85,132
Customer Relationships [Member]
Original cost	1,073,123	986,470
Accumulated amortization	(404,711)	(382,220)
Net identifiable intangibles	668,412	604,250
Trade Names [Member]
Original cost	68,851	58,484
Accumulated amortization	(27,731)	(23,099)
Net identifiable intangibles	41,120	35,385
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Original cost	10,094	10,911
Accumulated amortization	(6,797)	(7,012)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 3,297	$ 3,899