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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Non-derivative Hedging Instruments Gain Loss Recognized In Income, Ineffective Portion And Amount Excluded From Effectiveness Testing, Net

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Non-derivative, Hedging Instruments Gain Loss Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion Net

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Gains and Losses Included In AOCI (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 24, 2013	Feb. 26, 2012	Nov. 25, 2012	Nov. 27, 2011	Nov. 28, 2010
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Cumulative income taxes, gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	$ 14,543		$ 12,246	$ 18,476
Total, gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	(22,491)		(18,853)	(28,693)
Forward foreign exchange contracts
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 \| Bonds
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	(23,070)		(26,285)	(28,525)
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in other income	2,328	2,606	3,474	(5,033)	2,254
7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 \| Senior notes
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	(18,601)		(9,451)	(23,281)
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in other income	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0