Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.

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Disclosure of components of stockholders' equity which may include share-based compensation, dividends, or share repurchases.

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Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended					6 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	May. 28, 2016	Feb. 27, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015	Feb. 28, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Feb. 27, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense		$ 642,000		$ 447,000		$ 1,300,000	$ 1,300,000
Common stock, dividends, per share, cash paid		$ 0.10		$ 0.09		$ 0.20	$ 0.18
October 13 2015 Grant [Domain]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense						$ 795,000
October 13 2015 Grant [Domain] \| Management [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Issuance of stock (in shares)			204,200
October 15, 2014 Grant [Member] \| Management [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Issuance of stock (in shares)					99,600
January 18 2016 Grant [Member] \| Management [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Issuance of stock (in shares)		10,000
January 18 2016 Grant [Member] \| Management [Member] \| Employee Stock Options [Member]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Issuance of stock (in shares)		10,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared	$ 0.10