Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss), Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion Net

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Gain (Loss) On Derivative and Hedging Instruments Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net, Cumulative Income Taxes

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Gain (Loss) On Derivative and Non-derivative Hedging Instruments Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net, Net of Taxes

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-Income Statement (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 26, 2013	May 27, 2012	May 26, 2013	May 27, 2012	Nov. 25, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Cumulative income taxes, gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	$ 10,725		$ 10,725		$ 12,246
Total, gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	(16,452)		(16,452)		(18,853)
Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Forward foreign exchange contracts, gain of (loss) recognized in AOCI	4,637		4,637		4,637
4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member] \| Bonds [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	(20,893)		(20,893)		(26,285)
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in other income	1,576	(83)	3,904	2,523
7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member] \| Senior notes [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	(10,921)		(10,921)		(9,451)
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in other income	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0